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Amlodipine Besylate

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Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Norvasc	7.2	6.77	4.3	15
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness of Norvasc by Condition

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Effectiveness on "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)"

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	4.5%	4.5%	77.3%	13.6%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	9.1%	4.5%	77.3%	4.5%	4.5%
Blood Pressure	8.7%	0%	43.5%	17.4%	30.4%
Breathing	0%	13.6%	81.8%	4.5%	0%
Confidence	4.5%	0%	81.8%	4.5%	9.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	13.6%	77.3%	4.5%	4.5%
Digestion	8.7%	8.7%	73.9%	8.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	4.5%	4.5%	77.3%	9.1%	4.5%
Energy	9.1%	13.6%	63.6%	13.6%	0%
Eyesight	0%	18.2%	72.7%	9.1%	0%
Memory	9.1%	4.5%	77.3%	0%	9.1%
Mental Clarity	4.5%	9.1%	77.3%	4.5%	4.5%
Pain	0%	4.5%	90.9%	4.5%	0%
Patience	4.5%	9.1%	72.7%	4.5%	9.1%
Sexual Health	4.3%	17.4%	69.6%	4.3%	4.3%
Skin Complexion	4.5%	9.1%	77.3%	9.1%	0%
Sleep	0%	4.5%	86.4%	4.5%	4.5%
Stress Level	4.5%	4.5%	81.8%	4.5%	4.5%

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Commonly Reported Norvasc Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	86.4%	13.6%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Asthma	90.9%	0%	4.5%	4.5%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet	90.5%	0%	4.8%	4.8%	0%
Confusion	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	83.3%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	5.6%
Depression	81%	9.5%	0%	9.5%	0%
Dizziness	68.2%	9.1%	9.1%	4.5%	9.1%
Drowsiness	77.3%	9.1%	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%
Fatigue	77.3%	0%	13.6%	9.1%	0%
Headache	81.8%	4.5%	13.6%	0%	0%
Insomnia	90.9%	0%	0%	9.1%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	70.6%	11.8%	5.9%	11.8%	0%
Loss of Taste	88.2%	5.9%	5.9%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Nausea	95.5%	4.5%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	82.4%	11.8%	5.9%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	88.2%	11.8%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Norvasc Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	85.7%	9.5%	4.8%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	68.2%	9.1%	4.5%	13.6%	4.5%
Cough	86.4%	4.5%	9.1%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	61.9%	19%	9.5%	9.5%	0%
Gout	86.4%	9.1%	4.5%	0%	0%
Heartburn	81.8%	13.6%	4.5%	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	81.8%	9.1%	4.5%	4.5%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	70.6%	11.8%	11.8%	0%	5.9%
Stuffy Nose	81.8%	9.1%	4.5%	4.5%	0%
Swelling around the Eyes	90.5%	9.5%	0%	0%	0%
Swelling of Extremities	87.5%	6.2%	0%	0%	6.2%

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Episodes since taking Norvasc

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Auto Accident

2.2%

Fall

4.4%

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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. —Posted by F. Q. Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Sep 2010	this pill control my blood pressure but my ankle was very swelling —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by nana Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use