I also take simvastatin but never suffered with constipation until I started Norvasc?
Does Norvasc cause constipation? I have never had constipation until I started this medication?
Question posted by Ks092059 on 23 Sep 2017
Last updated on 28 July 2018
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masso
23 Sep 2017
Yes, it can cause constipation:
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, nausea
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Vomiting, dyspepsia, altered bowel habits (including diarrhea and constipation), dry mouth
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Pancreatitis, gastritis, gingival hyperplasia, loose stools
Frequency not reported: Dysphagia, flatulence
masso
23 Sep 2017
Simvastatin can also cause constipation:
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, nausea, flatulence, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Protein-losing enteropathy
Frequency not reported: Anorexia, pancreatitis, vomiting
Diane1770
28 July 2018
Thanks for the heads up! Gotta start Norvasc today. Always had constipation issues so I guess it will worsen.
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