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Norvasc

Amlodipine Besylate

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5.3  Effectiveness
5.5  Side Effects
6  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 7 Norvasc side effects and 3 Norvasc benefits.

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Norvasc 7.2 6.77 4.3 15 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Norvasc, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 4.8% 4.8% 76.2% 14.3% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 9.5% 4.8% 76.2% 4.8% 4.8%
Blood Pressure 4.5% 0% 45.5% 18.2% 31.8%
Breathing 0% 14.3% 81% 4.8% 0%
Confidence 4.8% 0% 81% 4.8% 9.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 14.3% 76.2% 4.8% 4.8%
Digestion 9.1% 9.1% 72.7% 9.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 4.8% 4.8% 76.2% 9.5% 4.8%
Energy 9.5% 14.3% 61.9% 14.3% 0%
Eyesight 0% 19% 71.4% 9.5% 0%
Memory 9.5% 4.8% 76.2% 0% 9.5%
Mental Clarity 4.8% 9.5% 76.2% 4.8% 4.8%
Pain 0% 4.8% 90.5% 4.8% 0%
Patience 4.8% 9.5% 71.4% 4.8% 9.5%
Sexual Health 4.5% 18.2% 68.2% 4.5% 4.5%
Skin Complexion 4.8% 9.5% 76.2% 9.5% 0%
Sleep 0% 4.8% 85.7% 4.8% 4.8%
Stress Level 4.8% 4.8% 81% 4.8% 4.8%
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Commonly Reported Norvasc Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Asthma 90.5% 0% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 90% 0% 5% 5% 0%
Confusion 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 83.3% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 5.6%
Depression 80% 10% 0% 10% 0%
Dizziness 66.7% 9.5% 9.5% 4.8% 9.5%
Drowsiness 76.2% 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8%
Fatigue 76.2% 0% 14.3% 9.5% 0%
Headache 81% 4.8% 14.3% 0% 0%
Insomnia 90.5% 0% 0% 9.5% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 68.8% 12.5% 6.2% 12.5% 0%
Loss of Taste 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Nausea 95.2% 4.8% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 82.4% 11.8% 5.9% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Norvasc Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 85% 10% 5% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 66.7% 9.5% 4.8% 14.3% 4.8%
Cough 85.7% 4.8% 9.5% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 60% 20% 10% 10% 0%
Gout 85.7% 9.5% 4.8% 0% 0%
Heartburn 81% 14.3% 4.8% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 81.2% 12.5% 0% 6.2% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 81% 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 70.6% 11.8% 11.8% 0% 5.9%
Stuffy Nose 81% 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 87.5% 6.2% 0% 0% 6.2%
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Episodes since taking Norvasc
Since taking Norvasc Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.6%
Fall 5.3%
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User Comments about Norvasc
08 Feb 2012 I met Cardiac arrest twice by the contineous use of Norvasc.Also very difficulty in breating. I can not use it now.
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18 Sep 2011 This drug makes me feel terrible. I have had severe dizziness and vertigo attacks which I have never had before. Tired and an overall felling of uneasiness
   —Posted by samsquamch
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11 Apr 2011 Cigarette smoking and heredity has contributed to the hypertension. As it is medically a known factor, most anti-hypertensives cause hair loss. However, many MDs may debate this issue.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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03 Sep 2010 this pill control my blood pressure but my ankle was very swelling
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07 Jun 2010 other than a few setbacks, i really don't have too much to say about the medicatiuon, doctor says take it, i take it.
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