Norvasc is a form of calcium channel blocker that helps to lower blood pressure and treat certain types of angina. This part of the eMedTV site further describes Norvasc and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.
As this eMedTV article explains, regular Norvasc uses can help lower blood pressure, reduce risks that occur with long-term high blood pressure, and ease angina. This page discusses Norvasc uses, including off-label uses of the drug.
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.
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.
As this eMedTV article explains, a Norvasc generic is not currently available, but several companies are expected to manufacture a generic after 2007, which is when Norvasc's patent expires. This page talks about the production of generic Norvasc.
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 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.
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.
As this eMedTV page explains, Norvasc 5 mg is the recommended starting dosage for the treatment of several conditions, such as high blood pressure. This page offers information on Norvasc 5 mg and also offers general dosing 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.
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