- Not to beat a dead horse, but White Coat 18th December 2004
... inaudibly as he writes out prescriptions for Diovan, Norvasc , Calan, Capoten, and atenolol.
Despite the ALLHAT...
- Breaking news: Higher mortality rate with combo calcium channel blockers/diuretics??? 15th December 2004
... calcium channel blocker. They are pushing these things... NORVASC , in particular, to enrich Pfizer's coffers. Calcium...
- Over medicate & die sooner? 14th December 2004
... much problems with the swelling any more since the Norvasc was discontinued. I still have some swelling but I...
- Alternative to Drugs? 14th December 2004
... And, "what is Caduet?", you ask. It's Pfizer's Norvasc combined with Pfizer's Lipitor. Boy, isn't that convenient ... ? The Norvasc patent will be expiring in 2007. And, they have a...
... from your blood making you feel like junk.
Lotrel is Norvasc combined with an ACEI. It doesn't contain a diuretic...
... Lotrel is Norvasc combined with an ACEI. It doesn't contain a diuretic...
- ASCOT Study Halted - CCB+ACE better than BB+diuretic 14th December 2004
... odor of conficted interests hanging like a pall.
" Norvasc Uber Alles???," yeah, right!...
- What to do....? 13th December 2004
... added 40 mg. nadolol 80 mg. propranolol + 10 mg. Norvasc AND 10 mg. Valium. On the examining table I STILL...
... yet in my insurance plan.)
P.S. He wanted to add Norvasc to the Norvasc I'd already taken, unbeknownst to him...
... added 40 mg. nadolol 80 mg. propranolol + 10 mg. Norvasc AND 10 mg. Valium. On the examining table I STILL ... white coat hypertension.)
P.S. He wanted to add Norvasc to the Norvasc I'd already taken, unbeknownst to him...
- BP meds or not, What is the alternative? 12th December 2004
... control my pressure. I take metoprolol, lisinipril, norvasc , hctz and a regular strength ecotrin daily. I was...
- A Little Poll.... 9th December 2004
... Corgard (pulse at 35, cold hands/feet, lethargy) & Norvasc (hyper/whacko)
What is your average B/P now? 116...
... were: Verapamil, Capoten, Tenormin, Inderal, Vasotec, Norvasc , Hyzaar, Clonidine, Toprol.
My present medications ... Inderal and Vasotec caused shortness of breath and Norvasc caused swelling in my feet, ankles, legs then eventually...
- Despondent 5th December 2004
... was a "toxic combination", and prescribed Diovan and Norvasc . Have had no side-effects and the HTN is finally under...
- Is being on a diuretic for a long time bad? 3rd December 2004
... Norvasc didn't work for me so doc put me on Diovan 80MG in...
... normal and regular. I no longer take diuretics, just Norvasc which doesn't seem to be doing much as my BP is high...
... Karana, I tried that Norvasc , and it didn't do anything for me, so why do you take...
- Startling new blood pressure findings 2nd December 2004
... amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, (brand name Norvasc ); one-third received enalapril, an angiotensin-converting...
- Question about med side effects re swelling 1st December 2004
... from the Altace. If it is then Lasix will not help. Norvasc did it to me and Lasix did nothing for the swelling ... . It was only after the Norvasc was discontinued that I was able to finally see my...
... beta blocker. I could hardly stay awake.I am now on Norvasc instead but it is not very effective. My BP is still...
... Norvasc causeed my ankles to swell...I guess most of the calcium...
... Norvasc causeed my ankles to swell...I guess most of the calcium...
- Hydocholrot and Menstrual cycle 29th November 2004
... back in the summer for fluid retention. I also take Norvasc . I have missed my period for last month. Could this...
... Looking up your previous posts, I found that you were on Norvasc first and then started taking HCTZ for edema.
... Since Norvasc is NOTORIOUS for causing fluid retention and swelling ... kind of treatment approach in my humble opinion!
Norvasc side effects do include muscle aches and pains.
... take the diuretic to offset the edema side effects of Norvasc !
zuzu xx...
... I was on Norvasc for about 2 years along with Hyzaar 100/25. Hyzaar ... HCTZ. I kind of liked it and had no problems with it. Norvasc on the other hand was causing fluid to build up in ... Clonidine and Lasix in addition to the Hyzaar and Norvasc .
Lasix did nothing for the fluid as long as I ... was on the Norvasc so the dr increased the Lasix and I ended up in the ... hospital. Finally the Norvasc was discontinued and the fluid problem is now under ... stairs but nothing like they did while I was on the Norvasc .
I would ask the doctor if there is another drug ... you could go on in place of the Norvasc . Some people can take it with no side effects and ... If you are anything like I was while I was on the Norvasc there's no diuretic that will get rid of the fluid ... . Discontinuing the Norvasc will and the HCTZ will then do it's job.
Again please...
- ALLHAT trial results 28th November 2004
... As far as CCB's are concerned, I believe Norvasc (amlodopine) did fairly well in ALLHAT. I sometimes...
... Why would anyone suppose the ARBs's and NORVASC are the drugs currently being pushed: because they...
... diuretic.
Why would anyone suppose the ARBs's and NORVASC are the drugs currently being pushed: because they...
... channel blocker." I said that I'd tried a month of Norvasc (Pfizer) and it was a truly monstrous drug...like ... I was goiing to walk out of there with brand name NORVASC at $2 a pill or nothing at all.
Remember that,...
- Afraid to work 27th November 2004
... pressure will skyrocket again. Right now, I'm on 5 mg of Norvasc and 25 of HCTZ. I just went on HCTZ about a week ago...
- Atenolol, Maxide and Norvasc 26th November 2004
... Are you saying that the new doctor added Maxide AND Norvasc simultaneously to your Atenolol regimen? ( The starting ... dosage of Norvasc is usually 5 mg......She gave you 10 mg to START?...
... I also wondered about starting me off at 10mg of Norvasc . I have a limited bit of knowledge from working for ... med) and read that the studies they listed in the Norvasc insert always used 10mg as the upper level dosage...
... doesn't give you the control you need, add in the Norvasc . Or you might try the Atenolol and Norvasc without...
- Diovan Results 23rd November 2004
... walk a normal pace. After trying Lotrel, I am now on Norvasc , and have been happy ever since.
I started...
- Atenolol question 14th November 2004
... have had bad reactions to calcium channel blockers. Norvasc and Plendil
What kind of reaction did you have?
...
- Horrible Cough 13th November 2004
... symptoms you have since I started taking Accupril with my Norvasc . I do get the cough at night but it isn't as bad...
- Another Waste Of Time... Docs Appt. 10th November 2004
... BP is boderline high and keeps wanting to put me on Norvasc (sp?). I keep refusing because every where else my...
- Plendil to Altace to Benicor, what now? 3rd November 2004
... is VERY different from the Plendil (feldipine) and Norvasc (amlodipine)
There is a new transurethral heating...
- Grapefruit? 1st November 2004
... with the calcium channel blocker (CCB) class (i.e., Norvasc , Cardizem, etc.). It makes the drugs slightly more...
... with the calcium channel blocker (CCB) class (i.e., Norvasc , Cardizem, etc.). It makes the drugs slightly more ... Check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Pal
For Norvasc the advise I was given by my doctor was to avoid drinking...
- Maybe a silly question about calcium channel blockers 29th October 2004
... asked that very question of my doctor since I take Norvasc and he said no....
- Lisinopril and combo medications 27th October 2004
... I take a combo of lisinopril, metoprolol, norvasc and hctz and it was a long time before I found the...
- I Can't Wean With This???? 25th October 2004
... (atenolol), a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine/ Norvasc ) and an ACE Inhibitor (benazepril).
How did you ... is doing you any good. If you were on an ACEI or Norvasc first, then switched to Lotrel, that makes sense....
... (atenolol), a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine/ Norvasc ) and an ACE Inhibitor (benazepril).
I know. It ... one is doing you any good. If you were on an ACEI or Norvasc first, then switched to Lotrel, that makes sense....
... have a better side-effect profile. In your case the Norvasc (CCB) part of Lotrel may not be doing much for your ... you should most likely be on a CCB/Diuretic combo ( Norvasc or Cardizem + HCTZ).
Most of the combos that are...
- High Diastolic numbers. What do they mean? 25th October 2004
... on? Some of them cause these rushes (side effects) Norvasc made me feel that way.
Cass...
... on? Some of them cause these rushes (side effects) Norvasc made me feel that way.
Cass
Hey Cass, I'm not on ... any BP meds. I didn't start the Norvasc - I' waiting on my one week home spread of bp results...
- What Combo Has Worked For You 21st October 2004
... The combo I am on (Metropolol, Lisinipril, HCTZ and Norvasc ) has finally lowered my numbers. It was a difficult...
... I'm taking Norvasc & Accupril. It took a few days to get used to the...
- Worst B/P Medication Taken So Far 19th October 2004
... The worst for me was Norvasc . Heart rate went up to 120 and BP also went up. I...
- Feels like my life is falling apart. 19th October 2004
... It sounds like a script for Norvasc . This is a Calcium Channel Blocker. It will probably...
... losing weight and possibly getting off the medication. Norvasc is (in my opinion) not a good choice for someone with...
... my doc thinks is/are gallstones.
2. This drug, Norvasc does it definitely not interfere with weight loss...
... digestive system (Lotrel & Atenolol).
2. This drug, Norvasc does it definitely not interfere with weight loss...
... as of last March it had NOT damagd my body.
5. Norvasc is not like a beta blocker. You can stop after taking...
... Hi Scout,
I have been taking Norvasc 10 mg. for almost a year now. It did cause some adema...
... [QUOTE=Scout-]
This drug, Norvasc does it definitely not interfere with weight loss ... and not another. The two most common side effects of Norvasc are headache and edema. Usually if there is weight...
... months. Most of them were bad eggs from day 2 or 3.
Norvasc was one of my experiments. It didn't work for me...
... right. Your numbers require medication. Try the Norvasc . You can always try something new if that doesn't...
- When to go to ER 9th October 2004
... high blood pressure 183/ 115. I started treatment on Norvasc that same day (5mg).Yesterday afternoon I could feel...
- I'm in a bind. Any ideas? 7th October 2004
... Hi all,
I ran out of Norvasc (5mg) that I take every day and can't afford to get ... . Should I take one until I can afford to get the Norvasc refilled? Thanks in advance. :)...
- Toprol XL Question 1st October 2004
... this to benicar, but could not). HCTZ 25mg in am and Norvasc 10mg in pm. I also take a regular ecotrin in the...
- Water Pills 30th September 2004
... sleepy from them too. I'm taking them with 10 mgs of Norvasc ...
... Micardis Plus - which has some diuretic, and 1/2 norvasc 5 mg. I would never take anything without consulting...
- New to your board, with questions. 26th September 2004
... medicine will perform or how a person will tolerate it. Norvasc may be expensive, but it is one of meds that I have...
... cardizem. I think cardizem might be cheaper than norvasc , another calcium channel blocker.
You should do...
- norvasc 24th September 2004
... I really hated Norvasc (amlodipine.) It made me feel like I was on SPEED...
... I too also dislike Norvasc . I couldn't sit still or sleep. It raised my heart...
... Hi RC998, I take Norvasc and haven't had any problems. It also really controls...
... My fiance was on norvasc and he did have his 2 drinks at night but he also...
... I've been taking Norvasc for a few years now with no problems. My first doctor...
... but it hadn't with me.
He put me on 2.5 mg of norvasc , told me to monitor my BP for a week- and to come ... not lower one bit during the week I was on the 2.5 norvasc .
I went in today - the nurse took my BP -it was ... high...so the doc decided to put me on 5 mg of the norvasc , and told me to come back in two weeks. He said he...
... In my opinion anything is better than Norvasc . I had a fast pulse and was very nervous. I had my...
... diabetic.
I guess that makes sense...but if this norvasc doesn't work in the next two weeks, he's going to...
... best try verapimil or diltiazem. I could not tolerate Norvasc or any others like it. They all made my heart race...
... I guess Norvasc has different effects on different people, I have ... in combination with other medication I take 10 mg Norvasc , I understand that it widens your blood vessels thus...
... best try verapimil or diltiazem. I could not tolerate Norvasc or any others like it. They all made my heart race ... especially true in the calcium channel blocker class.
Norvasc was very nasty to me. I only made it through two...
... especially true in the calcium channel blocker class.
Norvasc was very nasty to me. I only made it through two...
... I guess Norvasc has different effects on different people, I have ... in combination with other medication I take 10 mg Norvasc , I understand that it widens your blood vessels thus ... high bp.
DW, I feel the same as you. I take 10mg. Norvasc along with a combination of other BP meds. After...
- increasing bp meds increases bp? 23rd September 2004
... mentioned I am on five different BP meds, including Norvasc , Toprol and Clonidine. I too have found that Clonidine...
- Anyone on as many meds for BP? 21st September 2004
... I am taking Diovan HCT, Cardura, Norvasc , Clonodine, Inspra, Toprol XL all for BP and Lipitor...
- Diuretics and low potassium 15th September 2004
... today and it was 3.7. Is this considered low? Is Norvasc a better alternative to diuretics?...
... Norvasc won;t get you the same control that diuretics will...
... m not sure I understand what you are saying about Norvasc . Do you mean it does not control HBP as well as diuretics...
... both counts...HCTZ does deplete potassium and I feel Norvasc is a far weaker BP drug than a diuretic....
- recently diagnosed high bp. please read 8th September 2004
... two strong blood pressure meds, amlodipine besylate ( Norvasc ) which is a calcium channel blocker, and benazepril...
- Diet and BP 2nd September 2004
... my changes. My BP was around 140/85 while taking Norvasc 10mg and Benica 40mg.
I noticed my BP has gone...
- Is my doc a quack? 27th August 2004
...
If you were in the states you'd be started on Norvasc or Cozaar or something even MORE expensive and get...
- Dose effectiveness 27th August 2004
... and ecotrin every morning and metoprolol 50 mg and norvasc 5 mg at night. The doctor said I may have to raise ... the norvasc to 10 mg. if the morning a.m. is not improved. I ... really don't want to do this since the norvasc makes my ankles swell and I am afraid that it will...
... Metoprolol 50 mg - Beta Blocker
Norvasc 5 mg - Calcium Channel Blocker
Excuse me while ... aspirin and is taking to lower the risk of stroke.
Norvasc is a calcium channel blocker that restricts calcium...
- Timeframe on new meds before it takes effect 25th August 2004
... ..apparently not.....
my record to date:
1. norvasc 10 mgs....did very little good...no side effects....
- Newbie 25th August 2004
... that they're correct. At that time I was presribed Norvasc , Visotec, atentol. The side effects were horrendous ... Celexa 40 mg. 1x daily. Since then I have gone off the Norvasc and atenol and now take 10 mg Vasotec 2X daily, a...
- What does all this mean? 25th August 2004
... minutes for the entire day, so we soon switched to Norvasc for a few months. Norvasc made me sleep. Constantly...
- What are we afraid of?? 23rd August 2004
... not have any now that I know of. But who knows what Norvasc maybe doing to me. How we deal with this health...
- high blood pressure impotence 19th August 2004
... same problem and it really bothered him.he was on norvasc and clonidine. He said he would rather take his chances...
- POLL! Please participate 14th August 2004
... which ones)? None
Controlled? Yes
Medications: Norvasc ...
... enlargement
Controlled? Yes
Medications: Diovan and Norvasc ...
- Can Dieting Raise Your BP? 13th August 2004
... horse, had a ton of energy and lost 45 lbs....was on norvasc for awhile and it did little good: 145/90 or so, but...
... horse, had a ton of energy and lost 45 lbs....was on norvasc for awhile and it did little good: 145/90 or so, but...
... horse, had a ton of energy and lost 45 lbs....was on norvasc for awhile and it did little good: 145/90 or so, but...
- How many medician you are taking for High blood Pressure?? 11th August 2004
... mman,
I think replacing the Norvasc with Hydrochlorothiazide (maybe 50 mg.) would give ... results are good.
It will save PLENTY too because the Norvasc is pricey....
- When does everyone take their bp meds? 10th August 2004
... I always take my BP right before I take my pill ( NORVASC ), to see what it is when my BP effectiveness is running...
- uncontrollable swelling of feet and ankles 4th August 2004
... my shoes or socks on now!
I am on HCTZ 25mg/day, Norvasc 5mg/day, Altace 10mg/day and Toprol XL 200mg/day for...
... you in the HEART thread but I'll repeat: It's the NORVASC !...
... Hi, I was on Norvasc , 10mg. My feet and ankles swelled and since I have ... been taken off Norvasc , no swelling....
... Another Norvasc survivor here: :)
Norvasc had a real "ballooning" effect on me....
... looking at my HUGE feet, the Dr said " It can't be the Norvasc , not only taking 5mg."
I took 10mg Norvasc a year ... or bad affect. Do you still think it could be the Norvasc ?...
... When I was weaned off Norvasc it was reduced to 5 mg from 10mg and I still had swelling ... that way you will know for sure if it is indeed the Norvasc ....
... It is definately the Norvasc I am sure, my feet and ankles were so swollen I ... might try reducing yours or getting a substitute to Norvasc . In addition to reducing Norvasc, my Doctor raised...
... Ok, I was sure it was the Norvasc too. I quit taking it 4 days ago and my feet are ...
... ok, Ive tried everything from cutting out my norvasc and increasing my hctz to totally stopping all my...
- 36yrs High bp and bad habits 21st July 2004
... mom has HBP so I inherited it from her and I take Norvasc and a water pill....
Can't answer about the Pot...
- Yet, more questions... 20th July 2004
... almost four years. Metoprolol, HCTZ, Lisinipril and Norvasc and recently Benicar. I have dropped the Norvasc...
- Norvasc 19th July 2004
... you taken it before?
My mom had to go off of Norvasc because of severe swelling in her legs. It was awful...
- Norvasc Side Effects 19th July 2004
... Hello I am new....Here is my story...I was put on Norvasc about a year ago. It was working fine till this summer ... fluid as well as tingling in my legs. I have read Norvasc causes both symptoms. Should I tell my dr to switch ... me to something else etc? Anyone else ever taken Norvasc ?
YES, I have taken Norvasc (bad side effects for...
... cindysped,
I tried Norvasc for a month but went off it because it felt too much ... old drug.)
One of the most common side effects of Norvasc is periperal edema and I noticed puffiesh ankles while ... doctors.
("Doctors, here's your chance: prescribe Norvasc to 60 new patients this year and PFIZER will send...
... I have been taking Norvasc (10 mg) for over a year now. Haven't noted any ill ... trick?
Zip - you are a hoot. The cardio who put me on Norvasc actually gives me bags of the stuff (for free) from...
... I was on Norvasc 10mg. for six months. I experienced swelling of my...
... I have been on Norvasc for 3 months, and have not had any side effects....
- bp meds cause excessive urination? 28th June 2004
... the LOTREL and still get the CCB by taking straight Norvasc (amlodipine .)...
- Can't sleep!!!!! 26th June 2004
... pronounced with a horrible sister drug, amlodipine ( Norvasc ) and would never consider either of these drugs appropriate...
- Dynacirc ???? 24th June 2004
... looked it up and it is a calcium channel blocker like Norvasc . Guess we just have one more to add to the pile of...
- Benicar( my life saver :) ) 23rd June 2004
... agrees.
I see him next Tuesday. I am now taking Norvasc 5mg., Lisinopril 40mg. and HCTZ 12 1/2 mg. One thing...
... agrees.
I see him next Tuesday. I am now taking Norvasc 5mg., Lisinopril 40mg. and HCTZ 12 1/2 mg. One thing...
- A hot flash and raising of bp..please help! 17th June 2004
... I had a stroke and was put on metroprolol, HCTZ, norvasc and lisinopril. I have since been weaned off some...
... I had a stroke and was put on metroprolol, HCTZ, norvasc and lisinopril. I have since been weaned off some...
- Thicken Heart 14th June 2004
... due to my neglect. My blood pressure was 140/84 on Norvasc 10. in his office My new doctor said that he believed...
- Medication & Exhaustion 10th June 2004
... get to the illusive 120/70. We may have to add in Norvasc . Any ideas welcome....
... dysfunction is another of it's "joys."
Adding the Norvasc may pep him up a bit but I found the atenolol-Norvasc...
... channel blockers are the same. I found that amlodipine ( Norvasc ) gave me TOO much energy. It was almost amphetamine...
- Plavix -Possible Side Effects - Fever 2nd June 2004
... only other new medication my husband is taking is norvasc 5 mg. Please write back. Thanks again for answering...
... are HCTZ, Cozaar, allopurinol, and Lipitor.) I took Norvasc in December but gave that up fast (amphetamine like...
... 200 and Accupril 40 and a 325 Ecotrin. I have be Norvasc but he currently isn't taking it. He is so tired...
- Medication Problems 31st May 2004
... had a TIA. Now they want him to add in Plavix and Norvasc . When he takes all the medications his pressure falls ... but can't seem to hit the right combination. The Norvasc seems to bring down the bottom number. Currently ... Accupril and the aspirin, plus the plavix. Then 1/2 the norvasc in the afternoon and following it up with the zocor...
- need support 27th May 2004
... as CCBs go I had flushing and rapid heartbeat with Norvasc & Phlendil but not with Diltiazem & Verapamil. But...
- Atenolol... What Is The Deal? 27th May 2004
... 120/70 is probably overdoing it.
The amlopidine ( Norvasc ) in the Lotrel is no trip to Disneyland either...another...
... problem. started on 100 now 50 possibly going to 25. Norvasc , now thats a different story! stuff nearly drove me...
... problem. started on 100 now 50 possibly going to 25. Norvasc , now thats a different story! stuff nearly drove me...
- Avapro Side Effect 19th May 2004
... of angiotensin II receptor antagonists. I am on Norvasc now, and can exercise with no problems. In fact I...
... what is norvasc ? I ran out of avapro and won't ask for it for a few...
- hypertension symptoms 11th May 2004
... better but I was still dizzy. They switched me to Norvasc . An hour after my first dose, I could feel the dizziness ... relaxed and my dizziness was gone!! I understand that Norvasc dialates and relaxes blood vessels. I guess that...
- Norvasc and Eyes 10th May 2004
... cough.
Transient twitching has been reported on Norvasc but it's so rare as to be clinically considered almost ... not be related to it. You were on Lotrel which IS Norvasc but with the addition of a diuretic. Were you twitching ... my bet is that the twitching is not related to the Norvasc , and barring any other side effects, it'll go away...
... cough, and the twitch, how are you feeling on the Norvasc and is it controlling your BP well? And how's the...
... not had my pressure checked since I have been on the NORVASC , the whole blood pressure monitoring thing has me ... and on the LOTREL 130/80, so I am hoping that the NORVASC is between the two or better. I have a doctor appointment...
... I took norvasc some time ago, only 5mg! I cant take it because it...
- has anyone ever heard of lowering severe hypertension naturally? 6th May 2004
... caused this although he says no. I have been taking Norvasc , atenolol and lotensin hct for two years now. I hate...
... these medicines, its high doses of them too...10mg of Norvasc , 2 50 mg atenolol..and 20/25 lotensin HCT. I noticed...
- Lotrel .. Can you gain weight ? 4th May 2004
... not pronounced. I found amphetamine-like action from Norvasc (amlopidine...a component in Lotrel)...this indicates...
- Norvasc question 2nd May 2004
... I've taken Norvasc short term (a month)...I hated it.
Since it controls ... thoug that Diovan is slightly MORE expensive than Norvasc :
Diovan 160mg: $49.99/ 30 days
Norvasc 5mg: $42...
- Stubborn BP 2nd May 2004
... meds out there. Maybe they just haven't hit it yet. Norvasc ? Who knows. Any ideas?
DASH diet?
All suggestions...
... quinapril 40, clonidine 0.3, and as of a few days ago, norvasc 5 which can cause headaches and ankle edema. Good ... sometimes lower. There is definately a big change since norvasc .
You need to relax, take it easy and start changing...
- Need help 26th April 2004
... pill a day for about 2 weeks. She's changing me to Norvasc and so far, it seems to be helping. There's something...
... psychotic anxiety, it's only a pillbottle away:D.
Norvasc is rotten on the nerves, too....
