User Reviews for Norvasc (amlodipine)

Yes, Norvasc lowered my BP, but after 15 days on this drug my feet and ankles swelled up and I experienced lower leg pains. Took myself off this drug 10 days ago. Side effects ALMOST all gone but BP is now up again to 145/80. I will look for a NATURAL method tp lower my BP. I'm tired of side effects!

Swelling of hands feet and abdomen and flushing.

Was warned of dizziness. Has finally taken place after 7 days of use. No more angina. Taking to increase blood flow/reduce chest pain.

Went from lisinopril to this med. I will not ever take it again. It lowered my pressure in two hours from 145/92 to 98/71. Took this med for a total of three days I felt like I was going to die. My pressure was lowered to the point of me almost fainting. Had severe muscle cramps, nausea, diarrhea, chronic fatigue, stiffness on half of my body, pain and pressure in all extremities, and terrible head and neck pain. I haven't had a dose in 7 days and I am still really sick. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE Read More Read Less

Started taking generic (amlodipine) in November, switching from enalapril which I suspected was exacerbating my psoriasis. I didn't think I felt much different on the new medication, and my knees finally cleared of all psoriasis after about 6 months. I stopped the amlodopine about a week ago because I feel it is keeping me from clearing Ps from my elbows, scalp and a few other spots. I am taking certain enzymes to see if they will help manage the blood pressure. Since I have stopped, I've noticed that my vision is clearer. I feel better, less tired, in the last few days. I think I had side effects I didn't notice until I stopped the amlodipine. Read More Read Less

I love Norvasc and would want to take it even if I didn't have high BP. 45 yr old female with high BP. I tried this because other high BP medications caused sexual side effects or made me feel ill. I was originally on 5 mg. I had no side effects but it only brought my BP down to stage 1 hypertension. After 2 months increased it to 10 mg and it has brought my PB down to near normal range. The first couple days I had headache, was fatigued and had trouble sleeping.. After a couple days all of that went away and I noticed I felt an incredible calmness even in situations of conflict.. I looked further into it and there is research looking into the use of calcium blockers or anxiety and other mood disorders. I love it! I feel much less reactionary and impulsive and more patient with my kids. In addition my libido is back and better than it has been in a couple years.. I don't think I realized how much the high BP was effecting my sexual health. There is tons of info out there for men on this subject but little to none for women and even my own Dr wanted to ignore my complaints about the issue. For other women out there reading this.. High BP can ruin your sexual health. Get your BP down and don't use beta blockers because that can cause problems also.. You might just find apart of yourself you feared was gone forever!! I have experienced some of the feet puffiness but not much.Read More Read Less

far too many bad side affects

Some Times l have headache

Was put on this bp med since I had reactions to ace inhibitors. I was given 5mg, but told I could cut in half for the "low dose of 2.5 mg" instead. I noticed immediately after starting norvasc that I had severe headaches and dizziness at night. My bp hs gone up drastically, which defeats the purpose. Am stopping and reporting to my doctor and will see what else can be offered.

This drug has severe irreversible side effects in some people - I lost my teeth due to this drug. I was on it for a year and we didn't make the connection with the gum disease and the medication for quite some time. By then the damage was done and I lost my upper teeth. Once off the medication, the lower teeth are now okay. If you have any gum problems at all, please see your doctor and evaluate this medication as a potential culprit immediately.

Been taking 5mg Norvasc with 5mg Benazepril for HBP and kidney health. My eGFR has dropped by 10 points in the last 9-12 mos. and I think the Norvasc is the culprit. Internet research shows a study where other folks who take the Norvasc are having the same experience!. This website has addressed other side effects regarding Norvasc. I was taking generic Amoldipine with good eGFR - now things are quite different. I hope there is someone else reading this and can shadow my experience.

I have used it for at least 10 years without any noticable side effects. It keeps my bp normal.

I was prescribed 5mg daily. The side effects were horrible for me. I had blurred vision, dizziness,headaches, left arm pain, chest discomfort,nausea, cramps, and was very fatigued unable to do household chores or work.After 6 days I decided that it's not for me and stopped taking it on my own.

I switched from lisinilpril 40 mg. to 10 mg norvasc I believe it worked so so on blood pressure but , swollen legs and ankles , blurred vision , poor sleep crazy dreams , weight gain I want off .

I have been on norvasc oral for several months, 10mg made me dizzy, felt like i was going to faint, told the doctor she cut me down to half i'm still having dizziness, blurry vision, feel like i'm going to faint, have expressed this to her several times keep taking it she said, so i have taken my self off for a couple of days and wow what a difference I am back to feeling like myself, I can't get into see her till sept 15 so i don't know if i should just stay off this med till i see her cuz apparently they don't believe me when i tell them that i am experiencing the side effects, just keep taking it I don't think so I'm really thinking that medicines they give us are really not good for you at all and there has to be a better way naturally to lower blood pressure with diet and exercise they fill our bodies with all this crap that causes more things to happen down the road.Read More Read Less

i was taking norvasc for a week and i have all kinds of side effects I cannot sleep mhy skin is burning i have pancreatitis feeling bad i go back to my doctor and she told me to stop it and i still have anxiety even i stop it already for a week she referred me to a cardiologist and he prescribe me with metoprolol er 25mg but im scared to take it because i'm not yet over with the side effect from norvasc i still have dry mouth but right now my bp after stopping norvasc is fluctuating sometime it's 150/84 and sometimes it's 124/63 oi'm thinking of seeing a naturopath doctor or should i wait till the side effect of norvasc subside before taking another hbp med Read More Read Less

Generic Norvasc is inexpensive and very effective. It can cause swelling in some people but I have not have that problem and I have been taking it for 6 years. Diuretics can be give with it if this is a problem.

I have contact dermities, I had this under control until I started taking this high blood pressure now I breaking out again just like did. The doctor said all medicine has cheimical in it. I just like to get off of these. and to try stop yelling at the doctor.

I have been taking Norvasc since 1995 and have really not had any problems except some slight ankle swelling some times.

I've been taking 10mg dose for 8yrs now my blood pressure was 210/200 now im down in the normal range i have had no problems or issues this medication, I highly recommend to people that if you have HIGH blood pressure see a cardioligist to handle not your family Doctor