- How long until Diovan is out of system? 20th July 2008
... book. It should go away eventually. When I was on Norvasc , the piersing headaches took 2-3 wks to go away &...
- When To Come Off High Blood Pressure Meds? 15th July 2008
... always keeps my arm elevated, right now im on 5mg of norvasc . My question is when does a doctor normally decide ... 10mg paxil ,but the thing is when i started taking norvasc i noticed i felt very tired, groggy, i always feel...
... Hi - I just posted about Norvasc and mentioned that I have been taken off of it because ... to your doctor about the way you feel when you take Norvasc ? Also, have you mentioned your current readings to...
- Leg Swelling and tingling when taking Amlodipine 15th July 2008
... year my systolic B/P went up, and my doctor gave me Norvasc to try to lower it. I tried 5 mg. but right away...
... office just called and said to discontinue taking the Norvasc . They have called in a prescription for Bistolic...
... Thanks for answering my posts. I did stop taking Norvasc and have been taking my B/P daily a.m. and p.m. Since...
... 20 mg of an ACE inhibitor Ramipril, 25mg Hctz, 10mg Norvasc , 25mg of another diuretic and currently only 5mg of...
... why should we be taking a Calcium Blocker such as NORVASC to provide vasodilation. NORVASC/Amlodipine is notorious ... believe you will have the side effects you had with NORVASC , but keep in mind that everyone reacts to medications...
- Taking meds at bedtime. 12th July 2008
... drug book that says not to take them at night. But Norvasc does have the possible side effect of having to urinate...
- how to increase low blood pressure 28th June 2008
... long ago. I learned last week that I was taking my Norvasc at the wrong time of day. Apparently, Norvasc should...
- pottasium supplaments & water pills? 26th June 2008
... many many blood & urine tests also.
he is also on Norvasc & ramapril. The new drug he is on is Amiloride.
...
- my BP went up to 130/100 medication or asthma cause this? 24th June 2008
... weeks, I took 400 mg Avelox, with 10mg paxil, and 5mg norvasc , my breathing problems have been there for a while...
... i would get tired so easily, im sure the paxil and norvasc could have something to do with that. In addition...
- Help! :) 22nd June 2008
... the CCB dose was not an option then. I now take 10mg Norvasc , which is supposed to be a little bit better than ... CCB. Frankly, I haven't noticed much difference.
Norvasc causes dilation of blood vessels. While this dilation ... should resolve itself within 7 to 10 days after the Norvasc is discontinued IF the drug is the true cause of edema...
... water gain all over my body. I have been OFF of the Norvasc for one week now, and that seems to have been the...
... reading your post about edema. Do you take a diuretic? Norvasc (5 mg) is one of my 3 meds for BP, and so far, no...
... I take 10mg Norvasc and my feet and calves are swollen almost all the...
- Systolic Hypertension / Diastolic Hypotension 19th June 2008
... HBP guidelines used to say not to go below 70.
Norvasc is a drug that might help since it works on the systolic...
- Mid afternoon rise in blood pressure 12th June 2008
... my GP has me on Diovan 160mg daily and just started Norvasc 2.5mg daily. My BP is fairly constant around 130...
- Meds, Meds and more Meds 8th June 2008
... taking atenolol (50 mg), Micardis Plus (80 mg) and Norvasc (5 mg), for a few years. I find that I'm always tired...
... my blood pressure. I'm also on Diltiazem 90mg SR or Norvasc 5mg, haven't decided yet :). My only concern is that...
... lot of side effects :(, also I have tried combining Norvasc + Zebeta but I got fast HR at night (after Norvasc...
... internet, but one site mentioned that taking ccbs ( norvasc ) with atenolol may have an additive effect. I will...
... what he says. It was my cardiologist that perscribed Norvasc , in addition to atenolol and Micardis Plus. As I previously ... don't like the fact that calcium channel blockers ( norvasc ) and atenolol don't seem to "go together". I think ... call my pharmacy and ask them if it's "safe" to take norvasc and atenolol. They're pretty alert to the meds I take...
... what he says. It was my cardiologist that perscribed Norvasc , in addition to atenolol and Micardis Plus. As I previously ... don't like the fact that calcium channel blockers ( norvasc ) and atenolol don't seem to "go together". I think ... call my pharmacy and ask them if it's "safe" to take norvasc and atenolol. They're pretty alert to the meds I take...
... this past Monday. I told him what I read about taking norvasc and atenolol together, and he told me that it's not...
... I speak to the cardiologist about the atenolol and norvasc . I was just reading the side effects of Micardis Plus...
- Should I wean off Norvasc? 4th June 2008
... mentioning it in your previous posts. Amlodipine ( Norvasc ) is a more potent vasodilator than your previous CCB ... I looked for information on the down-titration of Norvasc . The only warning I found in one of my books emphasized...
... My pharmacist told me that one can stop taking Norvasc without a problem. I believe that the package insert ... or at least it doesn't say not too. I had to stop Norvasc all of a sudden because of the terrible headaches...
... study hard. Here is what I did, I reduced my dose of Norvasc to 5 mg and I will stay on that for 2 weeks, then ... course although I feel the hypotension. I'm sure once Norvasc get out of my system my blood pressure and heart rate ... Now I remember that my dr once told me to wean off Norvasc gradually, so I'm doing that.
By the way, I didn...
... and a blood pressure reduction.
Once you are off Norvasc completely, you might find that a 2.5mg dose of your...
... don't control my BP well, then I would add 2.5 of Norvasc at night. I'm sure that this will control my blood...
... don't control my BP well, then I would add 2.5 of Norvasc at night. I'm sure that this will control my blood...
... comment at all. I will be switching to Diltaizem because Norvasc is increasing my heart rate, I noticed this today...
- Medication Side Effect 4th June 2008
... experienced ankle swelling and a rash from taking generic Norvasc which has never happened to me in the past with any...
... effects can be tolerated long-term.
Like you, I take Norvasc . I will admit that the swelling that CCBs can cause ... supposed to cause more intense adverse effects than Norvasc . I have read recently that Norvasc is no different...
- Most popular high blood pressure med?? 5th May 2008
... Lisinopril/HCTZ
Diovan
Enalapril
Diovan HCT
Norvasc
Altace
Lotrel
Cozaar
Coreg
Benazepril...
- Question on new CCB 23rd April 2008
... and hope to get some input...
I was just prescribed Norvasc to go along with the Atenolol I've been taking for ... range.
I currently take the Atenolol before bed. Is Norvasc better to take in the AM or PM along with the Atenolol ... weird side effect of little "itches" while taking Norvasc ? Mostly in arms and midsection-no rash-just like little...
... blood pressure control. I now split my 10mg dose of Norvasc into two doses of 5mg and take it twice a day and...
... together but the pharmacist and Dr said at 5mg (for the Norvasc ) it should not be an issue. I might switch times if...
... sufficient blood pressure reduction on the 5mg of Norvasc , thus avoiding some of the MORE unpleasant side effects ... of this medication. On a positive note, Norvasc in general has fewer side effects than Felodipine...
... 120 range so looks like the combo of atenolol and norvasc is doing the job. Slight edema though, I took off...
... 120 range so looks like the combo of atenolol and norvasc is doing the job
I am so glad to hear this combination...
... from my doctor and she switched the times I take the Norvasc from PM to AM since my BP's higher in the afternoon ...
So I guess the Atenolol works in the PM and the Norvasc in the AM.
Reported the edema and yep, just a small...
... Thanks for the update. :)
While both Atenolol and Norvasc act over a 24 hour period and are normally taken once ... while it takes 6-12 hours after oral administration of Norvasc to reach peak plasma levels. After the peak plasma ... amount of drug being absorbed.
Thus, if the dose of Norvasc is taken at 8:00 p.m., the maximum effectiveness is...
- 4 different blood pressure meds 9th April 2008
... always been high..a few months back he was also put on norvasc and just recently he was given tekturna. Can all 5...
- I will have a surgery soon, should I stop medication? 2nd April 2008
... wonder if I should stop medication or not. I'm on Norvasc 10 mg and Magnesium 250mg daily. The procedure is...
- Potassium 29th March 2008
... off's that you may have acid reflux. If you take Norvasc , be prepared for super heartburn/acid reflux as it...
... AWESOME - that is what I will try next instead of the Norvasc :)
Thanks for all the input - it has made my decision...
- A possible side-effect or a deficiency? 28th March 2008
... picture perfect 99% of the time since switching to Norvasc . I hope yours is good also.
flowergirl...
- Newly Diagnosed Hypertension & have many ?? 26th March 2008
... symptoms? The only b/p med that gave me headaches was Norvasc . Fam...
- how long does it take for beta blocker to take effect? 20th March 2008
... that the Coreg works well for you!!
I am to try Norvasc next - not sure about that one - a little scared!...
... the lower blood pressure. Perhaps being switched to Norvasc some weeks ago from another CCB has enhanced the blood...
- off Toporol :) now working on Norvasc 17th March 2008
... dropping more weight and exercising, so hopefully Norvasc will be next. I'm just glad to be off Toporol finally...
... dropping more weight and exercising, so hopefully Norvasc will be next... Yes!!
...I was also told that...
- Bisoprolol side effects? 17th March 2008
... exercising. Still it's one of the best drugs, for me Norvasc is the best because it has no side effects at all ... . But Norvasc doesn't control BP as Bisoprolol and it has no effect...
- Question about ARB's vs ACE's 13th March 2008
... on a total of 5 different meds and lisinopril and norvasc seemed to have the least serious side effects for...
- Need advice regarding my dose 7th March 2008
... I have been on Zebeta 2.5mg (at morning) + 5mg of Norvasc (at night) for the last few months. I had a problem ... pressure never go higher than 120/80. Can I reduce my Norvasc to 2.5mg? I have tried Norvasc alone and I think it...
... Hi Michael,
Welcome back!
Have been on norvasc but can't remember if it is safe to cut the pill in...
... you know, I too am on both of these medications. ( Norvasc & Bisoprolol).
Fatigue is a side effect of both ... and difficult to avoid, especially with the BP meds. Norvasc has low incidence of sexual dysfunction -1-2%. The...
... meant that my dr put me on 2.5mg of Zebeta and 5mg of Norvasc . I haven't talked with him about reducing Norvasc ... can do that. Please if you have read that 2.5mg of Norvasc is a good dose tell me so.
Yes Norvasc has nothing...
... for your great post. Actually, I have tried 10 mg of Norvasc and I had no side effects at all. Maybe I will go...
... took Zebeta exactly 12 hours ago, so I will not take Norvasc for tonight. :(...
... I experienced several kinds of sleep problems with norvasc ...I quit taking it because I didn't sleep well. I ... have that effect but I thought I'd let you know about norvasc just in case your sleep problems don't get better ... It took almost 4 weeks after I stopped taking the norvasc for my sleep to return to normal.
Bethsheba...
... Thanks flowergirl and Bethsheba,
Actually Norvasc has no effects on my sleep at all, It's Xanax. Wow ... really think that I should wean off Zebeta and stick to Norvasc , maybe I will up my dose to 10 mg again. :D
I really...
... Hi dear,
I'm still on the night-dose of Norvasc (5mg) that I used to take with Zebeta, but it's not ... weaned off Zebeta, 142/108. Now I got back to 5mg of Norvasc twice daily and my readings are great again.
No ... you don't mind flowergirl, I have no effects with Norvasc but have you read that it's not safe to take with...
... best drug book, for interactions between xanax and norvasc . You should be OK. None are listed.
However, as ... somewhat concerned about the possible additive effects. Norvasc causes dose-related palpitations and dose-related ... That might change with the additional dose of 5mg Norvasc and a new medication, xanax. I hope it doesn't.
...
... without any other addition of drugs. How can I wean off Norvasc ?
Help please :D
Michael...
... Hi flowergirl,
I'm on Norvasc 5mg only today, took 10mg for the last couple of days ... that was before I use Diltiazem which was good. With Norvasc I had 2.5 mg of Zebeta, but my blood pressure was...
... I will keep you posted with my readings on 5mg of Norvasc , thanks again for your great help :D.
Michael...
... I will be fine because I don't go out much. 5mg of Norvasc was not enough so I'm on 10mg now, the question should...
... Hi Michael, :)
The dosing of Norvasc for both angina and hypertension is 5-10mg once a ... bedtime. I've split some of my doses and take 5mg of Norvasc and 10mg of Ramipril at night. Taken this way my meds ... being treated. You will probably find that the 10mg Norvasc taken once daily gives you an adequate blood pressure...
... a few days I will know if taking the whole 10mg of Norvasc at once or split the dose, my dr didn't mind me doing...
- My update :) 6th March 2008
... Toporal XL 100mg as a secondary medication to my regular Norvasc 10mg. I have to admit the side effects of Toporal...
- Benicar~made in Japan??!! 6th March 2008
... currently taking Azor 5/40mg which is a combination of Norvasc and Benicar. I don't really have a concern about...
- Going off a beta to Norvasc... Please help! 26th February 2008
... #37; more likely to cause diabetes. My mom was on Norvasc several years. I have looked it up and I am requesting ... he doesn't anticipate any problems. :)
I wonder if Norvasc alone will be able to bring your blood pressure down ... high dose of a calcium channel blocker. Sounds like Norvasc has worked well for your mom! :) I am glad you have...
... m kinda torn between which way to go here esp. if Norvasc doesn't lower it that many mmhg's. I thought I would...
... two very well known medications. The pill combines NORVASC (Calcium Blocker)and BENICAR (Angiotensin Blocker ... protection, and improve artery function for diabetics. NORVASC helps lower the blood pressure even more. I think...
- Benicar vs Diovan Use?? 22nd February 2008
... done with ARBs. I am going to move to a low dose of Norvasc with a diuretic.
Good luck....
...
I take a dieuetic (a potassium sparing type) , Norvasc and Atentol. -- and have for almost 10 years. My...
- DASH Results, Week 1.... 18th February 2008
... hypertension) I went in for a new prescription, 5-10 mg of norvasc (amlodipine). I stayed on this prescription for about...
- Tons Of Bp Meds 17th February 2008
... take Lopressor twice a day, 1 Cozaar per day, and Norvasc once a day. The combination of meds keeps my blood...
- Calcium channel vs ACE 14th February 2008
... no clinical symptoms
The doc put me on 10mg of Norvasc CCB and 20 mg of Enalapril ACE
He also suggested...
... Hi, :)
I agree that 10mg Norvasc and 20mg ACE inhibitor seem an excessive dose given...
... Enalapril 20 mg alone and cut out (gradually the CCB - Norvasc )
My pal is on this regime. I will add a diuretic...
- Switching from Norvasc to Tenormin 4th February 2008
...
The doctor said not to take my nightly dose of Norvasc and to start the Tenormin in the morning...
I ... suicidal tendencies directly related to the med!
Re Norvasc , altho I stopped cold turkey, I have since read on ... Based on my experience it takes several weeks to get norvasc out of the body...I don't know how long it would take ... therapeutic" but I would be concerned about the effects of norvasc overlapping the effects of tenormin. Something to ... Bethsheba
PS You might want to review the posts on norvasc , too. I went from 5 mg to 10 mg, but think my pressures...
- what can happen if i stop taking lisinopril 1st February 2008
... just made my heart beat so slow, so I switched to Norvasc in the middle of that year. I think I was on that...
... just made my heart beat so slow, so I switched to Norvasc in the middle of that year. I think I was on that...
- Hey, anyone taking Micardis? 31st January 2008
... diuretic) and I'm fine with it. I also take 5 mg. of Norvasc and 50 mg. of Atenolol. I;m going to see my doctor...
- Beta Blocker Withdrawl 29th January 2008
... I remain on the same dose -10mg- of a CCB. I took Norvasc originally, then Ramipril until now, and was just ... switched back to Norvasc . My pharmacy substituted a generic Felodipine for...
- Hair loss 28th January 2008
... cause hairloss (lopressor), and I think amlodipine ( norvasc ) can cause hair loss also.
Actually, I've noticed...
- HP Med check 25th January 2008
... averaging 140/90 for quite some time. I've been on Norvasc 5mg. My doctor bumped it up to Norvasc 10mg. After...
... averaging 140/90 for quite some time. I've been on Norvasc 5mg. My doctor bumped it up to Norvasc 10mg. After ... one and two weeks to achieve a maximum response on Norvasc at the beginning of treatment or after a dose adjustment ... prescribe these two drugs together anyway. :(
When Norvasc and Toprol are administered concomitantly, there is ... once daily in the a.m. I took my twice daily 5mg Norvasc earlier this evening and am having palpitations and ... got switched from another CCB, felodipine. I guess Norvasc takes some getting used to. I'd like to point out...
... one and two weeks to achieve a maximum response on Norvasc at the beginning of treatment or after a dose adjustment ... prescribe these two drugs together anyway. :(
When Norvasc and Toprol are administered concomitantly, there is ... should be taken much earlier. I took my twice daily 5mg Norvasc earlier this evening and am having palpitations and ... got switched from another CCB, felodipine. I guess Norvasc takes some getting used to. I'd like to point out...
... recognizing it for what it was - a side effect of Norvasc . Aside from that I just noticed several inflamed areas...
... recognizing it for what it was - a side effect of Norvasc . Aside from that I just noticed several inflamed areas...
... recognizing it for what it was - a side effect of Norvasc ....
Flowergirl,
You are describing the "butterfly ... while on hydrochlorothiazide...although it may be the norvasc (a rash is an allergic reaction to a drug), the butterfly ... elevated cholesterol, and elevated blood sugars. Norvasc is known for flushing (turning red), headaches, gas...
... while on hydrochlorothiazide...although it may be the norvasc (a rash is an allergic reaction to a drug), the butterfly ... elevated cholesterol, and elevated blood sugars. Norvasc is known for flushing (turning red), headaches, gas ... Fam's.
I hope I don't get any new side effects from Norvasc . Hopefully, it's not much different from Felodipine...
... Fam's.
I hope I don't get any new side effects from Norvasc . Hopefully, it's not much different from Felodipine ... flowergirl
Hi Flowergirl,
In regard to NORVASC and other Calcium Blockers, I also experienced similar ... side effects (mainly gastro-related issues) while on NORVASC . I then tried CARDIZEM which was much better. The...
... again in the future. I am hoping that high dose of Norvasc has fewer and less severe side effects than that of ... forgot to mention that so far, my blood pressure on Norvasc has been picture perfect with several unexplained...
... Hi Flower!
Glad that the Norvasc seems to be working so well for you!!
What drugs...
... Hi Vanessa,
I too am glad Norvasc is working for now. I've been down this road many ... control: Ramipril, Bisoprolol, Hctz, Spironolactone and Norvasc . My blood pressure had been on the higher side for ... a while prior to starting Norvasc . I attributed it mostly to the lower effectiveness...
...
...I hope I don't get any new side effects from Norvasc . Hopefully, it's not much different from Felodipine ... but certainly hope so....flowergirl
I hope the norvasc (amlodipine) works out well for you. Of the 5 different ... bp meds I took, and norvasc had the fewest/most tolerable side effects for me...
... Hi,
I hope the norvasc (amlodipine) works out well for you. Of the 5 different ... bp meds I took, and norvasc had the fewest/most tolerable side effects for me ... finally decided to read the pharmacy handout about Norvasc and found this very interesting:
There is a disclaimer ... feel sick. Thanks for sharing your experience with Norvasc , Beth and for the good wishes. Aren't you glad you...
- What's for lunch, dinner or even breaksfast? 23rd January 2008
... talked to a pharmacist today (had to get Nexium and a Norvasc info sheet) who offered conflicting advice. As far...
- Generic drugs & brand name drugs 21st January 2008
... frequent chest pain and switched me (happily) back to Norvasc on a trial basis. I do not anticipate any problems...
... you Flower - that he listened to you!!
I hope the Norvasc works WELL!! Why did they take you off before - if...
... Hi Vanessa, :)
My specialist prescribed Norvasc originally and I took it for a while. My GP felt the ... rdiological purposes and had me take that. Now I am back on Norvasc and feeling no tighteness in the chest, tugging or ... about it!!!!
I am glad about being switched back to Norvasc but mad about other things and will look for a new...
- At The End Of My Tether 15th January 2008
... experiences with medications, especially lisinopril and Norvasc . Well, I have finally plucked up the courage to change ... trunks, sorry, legs, were swollen as a result of the Norvasc . I could have hugged him. Why didn't my last doctor ... believe me when I said that? He took me off Norvasc and decided to triple my dose of propranolol from...
... experiences with medications, especially lisinopril and Norvasc . Well, I have finally plucked up the courage to change ... trunks, sorry, legs, were swollen as a result of the Norvasc . I could have hugged him. Why didn't my last doctor ... believe me when I said that? He took me off Norvasc and decided to triple my dose of propranolol from ... believed you when you told him of your side effects with norvasc ! And from what I've read, not all doctors recognize...
- What Medication Next? 9th January 2008
... cpap, only to reappear again when I started taking norvasc . One of the posters on this board recognized the ... source of my problem right away. Stopped the norvasc , and the acid reflux disappeared.
...You are...
- Felodipine??? 9th January 2008
... Gail,
I was on amlodipine ( norvasc ), a similar CCB, and yes, ccbs can cause sleep disturbances...
- Switched again part 2 8th January 2008
... and very low pulse rate; after 7 months switched to norvasc 5mgs, bp was 140/90; increased to 10mgs, 2 weeks ago ... way. I think I ticked him off.
Anyway, I'm off norvasc and for the next 2 weeks I'm taking hydrochlorithiazide...
... cholesterol problems. My sister takes this with 2.5 mgs of norvasc and has been fine. My brother has just been put on ... again tonight, but not as bad. Today's my last day on norvasc , which I found depressed me. Tomorrow, I'll start...
- Anyone with Pheochromocytoma? 7th January 2008
... my son has been on norvasc & amplodimene(sp) for about 5 wks. is it normal to...
... [QUOTE=sonic;3387347]my son has been on norvasc & amplodimene(sp) for about 5 wks. is it normal to ... is also on slow K(potasium supp):)
Sonic,
Norvasc is the brand name for amlodipine...is the other med...
... bethsheba...sorry about the typo..the meds he is on are Norvasc ..10mg once at lunch..slow-K, 8 pills a day with food...
- Types of blood pressure medication? 7th January 2008
... controlling the BP and the heart rate. Also I take 5mg of Norvasc with it, which is a CCB drug, and my readings are ... think that you should ask your dr to switch you to Norvasc . Do you have herat rate problems? normally drs prescribe ... rate problems. If that is the case then I think that Norvasc would be good for you, because this drug class lowers...
... controlling the BP and the heart rate. Also I take 5mg of Norvasc with it, which is a CCB drug, and my readings are ... think that you should ask your dr to switch you to Norvasc . Do you have herat rate problems? normally drs prescribe ... rate problems. If that is the case then I think that Norvasc would be good for you, because this drug class lowers ... that's one and the same thing.
I'll mention the Norvasc at my next visit.
Your own numbers are great. Mine...
... made me feel so bad, now I'm on 2.5 of it + 5 mg of Norvasc . No side effects :D.
Please let me know what will...
... effects. The med I had the least problems with was norvasc or the generic, amlodipene. But this drug has horrible...
... Norvasc has no side effects on me even with 10 mg :D dose...
... Hope Norvasc works for you but you should be aware of a few things ... problems already, I would not advice taking this drug. Norvasc gave me severe heartburn such as I thought I might ... said it could be stopped.
But if you have to stop Norvasc , you must keep in mind that your b/p will go back...
... pharmacist & the directions that come with the drug ( NOrvasc ) that told me it was okay to stop the drug suddenly ... different than the others so this must be the case with Norvasc & CCB. Always check with your Dr. when possible or...
- B/P meds & diastolic below 65 6th January 2008
... are few b/p meds who reduce mainly systolic. One is Norvasc which I had terrible side effects with. The 2nd one...
... are few b/p meds who reduce mainly systolic. One is Norvasc which I had terrible side effects with. The 2nd one...
- Lifestyle Modifications work great 4th January 2008
... appetite, although that he switched me from Diltiazem to Norvasc but blood pressure is great now. I don't think that...
... appetite, although that he switched me from Diltiazem to Norvasc but blood pressure is great now. I don't think that...
... Now I take 2.5mg of Zebeta around 8 AM and 5mg of Norvasc around 8 PM.
I hope there is a small procedure to...
- Norvasc and hair side effects 2nd January 2008
... Yup! I did experience flushing with norvasc ...I wasn't sure it was due to the medication (and...
- hypertension controlled by nitric oxide? 1st January 2008
... meany bad reactions. Iam on clonidine x3 per day,
norvasc 10mg x1,hydrochlorot 25mg x1,atenolol 50mg x1, lisinopril...
... and my best drug combination :D. Now I take 5 mg of Norvasc plus 2.5 of Zebeta, a beta-blocker. My blood pressure ... rate very much I would replace it with another 5mg of Norvasc . But so far so good.
My advice is to find a good ... your side effects and start with you maybe with only Norvasc , as a beginning and see what would happen and what...
... my bp readings and decided to get on a baby dose of Norvasc . Which isn't doing much either, but I think I may...
- Weight Training with Heart Condition 30th December 2007
...
Tonight, after I came back and took my 5mg of Norvasc I started to do shoulder and arms workout. I used...
- Switched from Diltiazem 240mg SR to 10mg of Norvasc, BP is 130/78 25th December 2007
... pressure was doing.
I am so happy to hear the 10mg of Norvasc seems to have no adverse effects.
I hope you will ... in blood pressure on a maintenance dose (5-10mg) of Norvasc is 12/6 when measured in standing position, 13/7 mmHg...
... drug class for me, both my father and my uncle are on Norvasc :D. They feel good too, thank god for that.
No ... it lowered my heart rate to 48 and even 40 :(. With Norvasc my heart rate is 76 to 84, which makes me feel normal ...
I have another problem that is not relevant to Norvasc , few days ago the dr up my Effexor XR dose from 75mg...
...
Glad that you are having such good numbers with Norvasc . Goes to show us that each of us is different, what ... doesn't work for one might work for another.
Norvasc gave me a lot of trouble so I had to stop it abruptly...
... I'm very grateful to you for makeing me switch to Norvasc , I can't thank you enough dear.
One more thing, I...
... :(, dr put me back on 2.5mg Zebeta and reduced my Norvasc to 5mg. Heart rate, after 4 hours of Zebeta, is 71...
... Michael
Hi Michael!
Just for your information, Norvasc can cause sleep disturbances and sleep disturbances...
... years and it never caused any sleep problems. Also Norvasc is better than Diltiazem for me :D, it's the bes medication...
... :(, dr put me back on 2.5mg Zebeta and reduced my Norvasc to 5mg. Heart rate, after 4 hours of Zebeta, is 71...
... the heart". I didn't have any problems with 10mg of Norvasc , but I'm back to 5 mg because I have to lower my heart...
... those who experienced them. I also mentioned that Norvasc , compared to others (such as my CCB), did very well...
... can't thank you enough for helping me to switch to Norvasc . I will bring this to my doctor when I meet him again...
... pressure is 126/74 so it's great :D. Zebeta 2.5mg + Norvasc 5mg is better than 10mg of Norvasc alone as you said...
- Ringing In Ears and Blood Pressure Meds 19th December 2007
... unknown heart problems.
After atenolol, I went on Norvasc , which is the 5th drug I tried. I experienced flushing...
... lisinopril, benicar/hct, atenolol, and amlodipine ( norvasc )...but only one med at a time so looking BACK, it...
... my bp after discoing atenolol and before going on norvasc was higher than my bp was after being off norvasc...
- Flowergirl & Dr's appointment 16th December 2007
... answer.
Flowergirl, for what it's worth, my ccb, norvasc , was the only one of the 5 medications I took that ... last May which is when I stopped taking amlodipine/ norvasc .
...I experienced withdrawal symptoms several times...
... your blood sugar was over about 30 days I think.
Norvasc is known for heartburn problems. I took that drug ... for 30 yrs. He refused to admit that it was from Norvasc . The only reason I tried Norvasc was that I had tried...
... these drugs. I KNOW the meds are responsible. I was on Norvasc briefly before being switched to Felodipine. I think ... place.
Fam, aren't you glad you are not taking Norvasc anymore? Did you have reflux prior to your use of ... you successful in lowering your blood pressure with Norvasc ?
Thanks once again,
flowergirl...
... Norvasc reduced my systolic 10 points the first day. But ... smells like paint.
I made the mistake of starting Norvasc on a Friday so I couldn't get hold of the Dr. I knew ... forgot to mention that I got swallowing problems with Norvasc . I already have swallowing problems but this was ... the birth of my 10.5 lb baby. But up until taking Norvasc , I never had heartburn like Norvasc gave me. The...
... can have serious side effects. Your experience with Norvasc was scary and so was Beth's. These are potent and...
- Teen with High BP, need info.. 12th December 2007
... replying...
he is taking SlowK 2 tabs twice a day
Norvasc 5mg..1 & half pills a day
Apo-hydralazine 25mg ....
... i take him to a dr?..i was thinking of cutting the norvasc in half...it was recently increased from 5mg to 10mg...
... legs and ankles is a side effect of the meds, and norvasc is one of many that can cause this side effect. Do ... you should have problems cutting back the dose of norvasc (I had no problems when I disco'd my 10 mg overnight...
... appointments...so i dont know what to do. I may cut the norvasc in half, the increase started about 10 days ago..so...
... ll send you to the ER...
...But, I may cut the norvasc in half, the increase started about 10 days ago..so...
... STOP taking the Hydralazine(sp) & to increase the norvasc from 5mg to 10 mg.
Im a little surprised by such...
... STOP taking the Hydralazine(sp) & to increase the norvasc from 5mg to 10 mg.
It's good that you called.....
... mri was normal...he is now on 20mg ramapril...10mg norvasc & 4 tabs Slow K (pottasium)
dr said there are...
- high blood pressure semi cold weather 7th December 2007
... would be very appreciated, and by the way I take 5mg norvasc , 5mg paxil not sure if this would contribute to that...
- How is one diagnosed? 6th December 2007
... usually in the 50 to 60 range. My current meds are 5mg Norvasc and 25 MG of Toporal. I reduced the Toporal myself...
... usually in the 50 to 60 range. My current meds are 5mg Norvasc and 25 MG of Toporal. I reduced the Toporal myself...
- What is my perfect heart rate? 3rd December 2007
... have been taken off it.
Now I'm on Zebeta 2.5mg + Norvasc 5 mg daily, along with Effexor XR 75mg and 0.5mg of...
- Norvasc 5mg + Zebeta 2.5mg when it will start working? 3rd December 2007
... in patients just initiating the drug therapy with Norvasc . You'd been on a similar medication prior so I am...
... I think I will ask my dr to up my dose to 10mg of Norvasc , if that will never work. I have tried Atacand and...
... unpleasant side effects, think twice about having your Norvasc increased to 10mgs! Studies compared the frequency ... side-effects? You'll be glad to hear people taking Norvasc had fewer side effects on any dose than did people...
... unpleasant side effects, think twice about having your Norvasc increased to 10mgs! Studies compared the frequency ... side-effects? You'll be glad to hear people taking Norvasc had fewer side effects on any dose than did people ... mean by thinking twice about increasing the dose of Norvasc to 10mg? it's a bad thing? It seems that this is the ... was 110/90, and now (6:00 PM) it's 140/95. I take Norvasc around 10:00 PM daily. I'm going to wait more few...
... mean by thinking twice about increasing the dose of Norvasc to 10mg? it's a bad thing? It seems that this is the...
... to do it. Also, I'm going to ask my dr to increase Norvasc to 10mg and see if I will get side effects.
Thanks...
