Norvasc for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

Norvasc has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 80 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 23% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 55% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Norvasc

psfra...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 25, 2019

"I've been on this med for more than ten years and find it quick acting and effective. All BP meds have side effects. I take nebivolol, norvasc and telmisartan, the latter two maximum dosage. I'm 78, male."

8 / 10

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Bongo
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 28, 2021

"Started out good. Help control blood pressure. After 3 week feet and toes started drawing up then hands started doing the same. The 5 week chest muscle cramps and spasms so bad I thought I was having a heart attack. Went to ER with no help. Them I started researching Norvasc and came across others that had the same symptoms I had. I started cutting back mg now Norvasc free and all cramps and spasms gone. NORVASC is a dangerous med."

1 / 10

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Debs
Taken for less than 1 month
April 18, 2021

"Horrible drug. I was on it 15 days - had horrible anxiety, panic attacks almost daily (prior only had 2 in my life), whole body tingling and the brain fog was bad. I was only in low dose of 5 mg. I ended up at hospital twice during the 15 days that I was in med. My dr switched me to a different med and it is much better."

1 / 10

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carpa...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 31, 2022

"A very very negative experience with Norvasc I had side effects of chest tightness, sleepiness, fatigue. I would sleep for 3 hours a day, wake up sleepy, sleep again for 9 hours in the evening, get up tired. I still feel weakness and pressure in my chest. Norvasc is terrible although I can see some people tolerating it well. A terrible experience and if you feel that you are not yourself, it is because of this medicine."

1 / 10

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FJC
August 3, 2008

"So far on 10 mg Norvasc and 80 mg Micardis. Has proven to be an effective combination for my hypertension. Previsouly my readings were around 160/90 and now it is around 130/75. I am 39 years old, obese person (100kg) 5ft 6 inches in height. I have been having hihg blood pressure for about a few years now and have tried quite a few types of medicine until these two which has been ok so far."

8 / 10

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Pixel...
July 18, 2010

"This drug has worked very fast in reducing high blood pressure. I was on lisinopril but developed hives, swollen lips and tongue so doctor switched me to Norvasc. I seem to still have occasional hives but not as severe and may be triggered by heat. AZ this time of year is quite hot."

9 / 10

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bigjerm
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 25, 2015

"Doesn't work to lower blood pressure. I started this medicine 8 months ago and it hasn't done anything. My dr added Benzepril on top of this and my blood pressure is still the same. Switching to a beta blocker next time I go to his office. Gave it 2 stars because although it doesn't work, I haven't experienced other adverse effects which is a plus!"

2 / 10

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James
Taken for less than 1 month
October 16, 2018

"Been on the medication for about a week now. Seems to work well. Always had a bit of vertigo so can't attest to the dizziness claims. Doesn't work as well as my previous Lopressor/Micardis regimen I was on but we'll see. The plan is to lower potassium levels due to the side effects of the other two in addition to the high blood pressure."

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Shirley...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 5, 2022

"I started Norvasc 10mg in hospital for severe hypertension. 5 days after starting it, It slayed my butt! Stayed on for another week until follow up Dr’ appt. During that time I was so exhausted I didn’t move, I stayed in my recliner! Constant head ache, my ankles swelled twice their size and only brought my blood pressure down very little! How horrible b/c I’m usually pretty active! Dr put me on another class of drug and its working great!"

1 / 10

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AnneG
Taken for less than 1 month
March 22, 2022

"I’ve been on it for four days and it is awful. I have developed painful sores on the inside of my upper lip, and my tongue is sore and feels like I scalded it. The medicine has not lowered my BP at all."

1 / 10

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Egostic
Taken for less than 1 month
July 2, 2021

"I have been on amlodipine 5mg for 2 weeks. I have not gone to work. Feeling extreme tiredness, insomnia, palpitations, neck muscles ache, can't really function. I thought I am alone until I read all the comments. Thank you for this opportunity. I will see my Doctor to get me off this since it cannot get better. Am so happy to read the reviews and know that am not alone. Thanks."

2 / 10

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Katluv
Taken for 1 to 2 years
December 24, 2020

"At first, it's quite effective - and it significantly does work - to lower blood pressure. It has few side effects, and works within 30min - 1.5hrs. The only downside is that it can take 6-8hrs to achieve the full drop, and tolerance develops shortly - about 4 months - after taking it regularly. It's a good step above diuretics, but it's not enough by itself. Combining it with Lisinopril is much better than Norvasc alone."

7 / 10

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Stewt...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 26, 2020

"After 4 days, pain in my legs was excruciating!! I stopped taking it, and my blood pressure was fine with losing weight and exercise. This drug is a joke. Don't take it."

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tmich...
January 25, 2014

"Going on three years of taking this medicine. Blood pressure is normal 118/66. Usually 118/70 sometimes 99/55."

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Stubby
March 14, 2008

"Ankles may swell if no exercise, and possible nasal stuffiness and swelling. Very effective in reducing blood pressure."

8 / 10

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Sanri...
December 10, 2013

"Keeps my blood pressure down. I have been taking it for 5 months, I now have muscle cramps, and have a problem sleeping. I am going to try a new medicine, I can't take the severe cramping in my body."

7 / 10

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pipper
November 6, 2014

"Very bad acid reflux and anxiety."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
February 20, 2012

"I used Norvasc for years for blood pressure control, until I had a sudden onset of swollen ankles/lower legs."

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stepl...
Taken for 10 years or more
October 31, 2015

"Severe hair loss. pain in shoulders. sleep problems. depression."

2 / 10

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Kevbro
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 1, 2020

"Ringing in my head. Swollen ankles feet, slowed recovery in foot injury. Tired, sleepy several hours after 5 mg dose, head foggy, short term memory loss."

1 / 10

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Female...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 15, 2016

"Taken for 9 months. 1 pill didn't lower BP so taking two -10 mg total. Side effects swelling ankles, fatigue, muscle pain - difficult to work with the side effects. Going to try a different drug."

3 / 10

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33 fe...
September 28, 2015

"Worse drug ever!! Was depressed and more sick :("

1 / 10

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Anonymous
February 16, 2009

"Taking 10mg daily. Controls blood pressure to normal level. Only side effect experienced is swelling in ankles. Brisk walk for 1/2 hour daily reduces the swelling."

7 / 10

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Burky
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 23, 2016

"This blood pressure med makes me feel spacey, like I'm not here! Makes my body weak where it feels like my own legs can't carry me!! I hate the way it makes me feel!!"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 2, 2012

"No side effects. Blood pressure fairly well controlled on 5 mg of this only."

10 / 10

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