Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects of Norvasc.
Chemical Name: AMLODIPINE (am-LOE-di-peen)
Norvasc 10mg is a calcium channel blocker used to control high blood pressure or angina (chest pain). Reducing high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
SOME MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Norvasc 10mg. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: sildenafil or vasopressin receptor antagonists (eg, conivaptan). This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Norvasc 10mg may interact with other medicines you take. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including heart problems (eg, heart failure, coronary artery disease), very low blood pressure, liver problems, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. NORVASC 10mg SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 6 YEARS OLD; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Norvasc 10mg.
Follow the directions for using Norvasc 10mg provided by your doctor. An additional patient information leaflet is available with Norvasc 10mg. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this information. Norvasc 10mg may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE NORVASC 10mg at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. KEEP NORVASC 10mg out of the reach of children and away from pets. CONTINUE TO TAKE NORVASC 10mg even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF NORVASC 10mg and remember it the same day, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT USE NORVASC 10mg IF you are allergic to any ingredient in Norvasc 10mg. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Lab tests, including blood pressure checks, may be performed while you use Norvasc 10mg. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. NORVASC 10mg MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Norvasc 10mg with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Norvasc 10mg may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. PATIENTS WHO TAKE MEDICINE FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal". Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms. IF YOU ARE TAKING NORVASC 10mg FOR ANGINA, it will not relieve the pain of an acute attack if taken at the time of an acute attack. It prevents or reduces the number of angina attacks only if you take it on regular schedule. WHEN YOU BEGIN USING NORVASC 10mg, IT MAY CAUSE A HEADACHE, which usually lasts for a short time. WHILE YOU ARE USING NORVASC 10mg, IT IS IMPORTANT TO BRUSH AND FLOSS YOUR TEETH CAREFULLY to reduce swelling and tenderness of your gums. ALTHOUGH RARE, Norvasc 10mg has been known to increase chest pain and increase the risk of heart attack, especially in patients with severe heart disease. Use Norvasc 10mg with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Norvasc 10mg while you are pregnant. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF NORVASC 10mg IS FOUND in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Norvasc 10mg.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Norvasc 10mg include: dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; flushing; headache; muscle cramps; nausea; stomach pain; weakness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: dark urine; difficulty breathing; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; pounding in the chest; severe or persistent dizziness; swelling of feet or legs; tender, bleeding, or swollen gums; symptoms of heart attack (eg, chest, jaw, or left arm pain; numbness of an arm or leg; sudden, severe headache or vomiting); worsening angina pain (eg, longer, more often, more severe); yellowing of the eyes or skin. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Norvasc 10mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, fainting, and a fast heartbeat.
Use Norvasc 10mg regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking Norvasc 10mg. It may be best to learn how to monitor your own blood pressure. Discuss this with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE NORVASC 10mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE NORVASC 10mg for other health conditions. KEEP NORVASC 10mg out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING NORVASC 10mg FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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