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Norvasc? Norvask is a common misspelling of Norvasc.

Norvasc^® is a prescription medication licensed to treat high blood pressure, angina, and coronary artery disease. The drug is a form of calcium channel blocker that helps slow down the rate of calcium movement to your heart and blood vessel walls, which relaxes the vessels and allows better blood flow. Currently, both brand-name and generic versions of the drug are licensed for sale.

Most people tolerate the drug well; however, side effects may occur. Potential side effects of this product include swelling, dizziness, and heart palpitations. The medication is taken by mouth, typically once a day. It should be taken at the same time each day, in order to keep an even level of the drug in your blood.

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