This eMedTV Web article talks about the blood pressure medicine Norvasc, a drug licensed for treatment in both adults and children ages 6 years or older. This article explains how the medication works and offers other important information on the drug.
Norvasc indications include using the drug to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other uses of Norvasc, including the treatment of migraines and cluster headaches.
Norvasc side effects may include headache, nausea, and abdominal pain. This page on the eMedTV site lists other possible Norvasc negative side effects, both common and rare, and describes how frequently they occur.
There are potential side effects of Norvasc, and headache is one of the most common. This eMedTV segment discusses the possible link between Norvasc and headache, and offers treatment options for relieving headaches.
Weight gain is a side effect of Norvasc that occurs in less than 1 percent of patients. This eMedTV segment further discusses weight gain and Norvasc, including tips on maintaining a healthy weight during Norvasc treatment.
There are potential side effects of Norvasc, and depression is one of them. This eMedTV page explains the possible link between Norvasc and depression, and offers suggestions on what to do if depression symptoms occur with Norvasc treatment.
There are several possible side effects of Norvasc, and impotence is one of them. This selection from the eMedTV archives tells you what you need to know about this particular side effect of Norvasc, including statistics on how frequently it occurs.
Norvasc dosing generally starts at 5 mg daily but can be adjusted based on results. As this eMedTV page explains, Norvasc dosing guidelines are determined by age, what you are treating, other existing conditions, and other drugs you may be taking.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Norvasc could interact with several drugs, including efavirenz, pentobarbital, and rifabutin. This article offers a more detailed list of potential interactions, as well as the problems that can occur.
In clinical studies, alcohol and Norvasc did not appear to interact with one another. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses these clinical studies and advises you to talk to your doctor about your particular situation.
This eMedTV page explains that although interactions have been reported with grapefruit and other calcium channel blockers, they do not appear to occur with Norvasc. This article discusses the research on Norvasc and grapefruit.
If you have liver disease or liver failure, your body may not metabolize Norvasc as well as it should. This eMedTV page offers other Norvasc precautions and warnings, including potential side effects of the medication.
This eMedTV article offers an overview of generic Norvasc, including information on how it compares to the brand-name version of the drug and what the medication is used for. An explanation of how the FDA rates generic medicines is also provided.
Norvasc 10 mg is the strongest dosage available for this high blood pressure medication. As this eMedTV article explains, there are also two smaller dosages that can be prescribed. This selection from the archives deals with Norvasc 10 mg.
As this eMedTV page explains, Norvasc tablets are licensed for several uses, such as treatment of high blood pressure, angina, and coronary artery disease. This page lists other uses for the Norvasc tab and offers an overview of how the drug works.
Fast heart rate, dizziness, and low blood pressure are possible signs of a Norvasc overdose. This eMedTV page gives an overview of the symptoms a person might experience after taking too much Norvasc, as well as treatment options that are available.
Based on the results of animal studies, it may not be safe to take Norvasc during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site looks at Norvasc and pregnancy, including information on why the FDA classifies Norvasc as a pregnancy Category C drug.
The manufacturer of Norvasc does not recommend that Norvasc be used in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV article deals with Norvasc and breastfeeding, explaining what to do if you are taking Norvasc and breastfeeding or thinking of breastfeeding.
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