Norvasc is a calcium channel blocker that helps to lower blood pressure and treat certain types of angina. This eMedTV site further describes this prescription drug, with information on its uses, effects, potential side effects, and more.
As this eMedTV article explains, regular use of Norvasc can help lower blood pressure, reduce risks that occur with long-term high blood pressure, and ease angina. This page discusses these approved uses in detail, including how the medication works.
Common Norvasc side effects may include fatigue, dizziness, and swelling. As this eMedTV resource explains, there are also more serious, but rare, Norvasc side effects that may occur, including dry mouth, insomnia, and hot flashes.
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.
Drugs such as antacids, antibiotics, and digoxin can all be taken safely with Norvasc. In fact, as this eMedTV segment explains, there are currently no medications that are known to have any apparent Norvasc interactions.
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.
As this eMedTV page explains, Norvasc 5 mg is the recommended starting dose for the treatment of several conditions, such as high blood pressure. This page offers information on this and other dosing amounts and discusses general guidelines for children.
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.
