I've had the same experience... but I think I'm with your Doctor on this one. I started getting the swelling before I started taking the generic. I was taking Norvasc 10mg for two months before the swelling started. I only took the generic for about 10 days before I discontinued the medication altogether on May 27th. That reminds me... I need to tell my Doctor this.

Like you, I have A LOT of water retention in my feet and legs, and I'm always tired now. My energy level has increased quite a bit since I've stoped taking this medication... and the swelling has been reduced dramatically. I have never had swelling before I started this medication.

I have been taking Monopril for about 15 years now, and have never had any side effects from that medication. I'm currently taking 20 mg of monopril and 12.5 mg of HCTZ (water pill).

I am always willing to try most meds... but will not continue them if the side effects bother me.

My suggestion from one peer to another... stop taking this medication. Ask your Doctor about Monopril (fonosipril) and/or HCTZ. Monopril is an ACE inhibitor and I've never had an issue with it in 15 years.

Good luck.

Ask about Monopril. It's an ACE Inhibitor. I like it just fine.

[QUOTE=scottyb1972;3033605]I had a kidney transplant over 2 months ago and am doing great, however the doctors put me on norvasc after to control my blood pressure - I am also taking toprol xl - which is fine. About 6 weeks after starting norvasc, my ankles started to swell - it is awful - never had it before -

I tried norvasc for 10 weeks with the same issues. I stoped the meds about two weeks ago and notified my Doctor that I would not be taking this ever again. Maybe you should do the same. I know I would. I never stay on a medication because the Doctor wants me to. I stay on it based on experience.

Ask him about ACE inhibitors... like Monopril( fonosipril). I've been on them 15 or 16 years without an issue.