what are the side effects of norvasc?

Answer 1

Norvasc = amlodipine, the generic version.

"What are the possible side effects of amlodipine?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking amlodipine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
· chest pain;
· severe dizziness or fainting;
· psychosis;
· jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
· swelling of the legs or ankles.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take amlodipine and talk to your doctor if you experience
· fatigue or tiredness;
· headache;
· insomnia;
· vivid or abnormal dreams;
· flushing;
· abdominal pain;
· nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; or
· increased or difficult urination.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome."

Answer 2

I am Taking Norvasc now i have been on it for a while the only side effects that I have are swelling in the legs that's it other than that I have no other side effects.

Answer 3

NORVASC
Generic Name: amlodipine (am LOE di peen)
Brand Names: Norvasc

What are the possible side effects of amlodipine?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking amlodipine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
· chest pain;
· severe dizziness or fainting;
· psychosis;
· jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
· swelling of the legs or ankles.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take amlodipine and talk to your doctor if you experience
· fatigue or tiredness;
· headache;
· insomnia;
· vivid or abnormal dreams;
· flushing;
· abdominal pain;
· nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; or
· increased or difficult urination.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
http://www.drugs.com/Norvasc/index.html

Answer 4

Please see the webpages for more details on Amlodipine (generic name) Norvasc (brand name).
Cautions
hepatic impairment
pregnancy
Contra-indications
cardiogenic shock
unstable angina
significant aortic stenosis
breast feeding
Some side effects of the use of amlodipine may be:
Very often: peripheral edema (feet and ankles) - in 1 of 10 users
Often: dizziness, palpitations, muscle, stomach or headache, dyspepsia, nausea - in 1 in 100 users
Sometimes: blood disorders, development of breasts in men (gynecomastia), impotence, depression, insomnia, tachycardia - in 1 in 1,000 users
Rarely: erratic behavior, hepatitis, jaundice - in 1 in 10,000 users
Very rarely: hyperglycemia, tremor, Stevens-Johnson syndrome - in 1 in 100,000 users

Answer 5

u got some pretty detailed answers already, just don't stop taking this med. without talking to your doctor first!

Answer 6

ITS A GOOD PILL, I NEVER HAD TOO MUCH SIDE EFECTS WITH IT

Answer 7

www.norvasc.com/high-blood-pressure-medicine/side-effects.asp

you know it isn't hard to do this yourself.

Answer 8

is it gluten free