Norvasc for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

• Han...
• January 31, 2018

"I'm 55 and 195 lbs. Was on 5 mg Norvasc after repeated BP readings of 160+/80. Norvasc brought my BP down to 140/80 for the first 3 months. Then I started getting heart palpitations. I would also start feeling flushed and dizzy. It became progressively worse to the point I couldn't stand because of my dizziness. Heart palpitations occurred frequently. Doctor took blood, EKG, and also did two stress tests. All were negative (BP went back up to 165/75 - on average). I stopped taking Norvasc after 6 months, Doctor put me on 10 mg Lisinopril. As my diet improved over the past 6 months (I have always done cardio), I stopped any BP meds. It's been 24 days and my BP (which I take several times a day) hovers between 120/75 to 141/82. I'm no longer dizzy or feel flush. Still get heart palpitations every few hours that haven't fully been explained. Bottom line is (IMO), I can do without meds by having changed my diet (which was good to start with - just needed to make some adjustments)."

• Bon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2021

"Started out good. Help control blood pressure. After 3 weeks, feet and toes started drawing up, then hands started doing the same. The 5th week, chest muscle cramps and spasms so bad I thought I was having a heart attack. Went to ER with no help. Then 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 are gone. Norvasc is a dangerous medication."

• Hom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2018

"I have been off and on blood pressure meds for years now. My blood pressure is borderline high from anxiety, 135/86 usually, but when I get really anxious, it goes way up to about 150/110. I have tried lisinopril in the past with the best results. This time around, my doctor tried me on Norvasc 5 mg. As soon as I started taking it, my blood pressure went up, my feet and ankles swelled, and I got headaches. I also had a bad panic attack, and my blood pressure went sky high. It didn’t control it whatsoever. I haven’t taken it today or yesterday, so I went to the grocery to take my BP to see what it was. My kids were fighting, so I assumed it was going to be high, and it was actually better than it's been in a few weeks. Don’t recommend this medication. I also get migraines, and this is supposed to prevent them as well, and it made my head hurt."

• Deb...
• 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 a low dose of 5 mg. I ended up at the hospital twice during the 15 days that I was on the medication. My doctor switched me to a different medication, and it is much better."

• FJC...
• August 3, 2008

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

• Pix...
• 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 the 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."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2022

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

• big...
• 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 doctor 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!"

• psf...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 25, 2019

"I've been on this medication 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 at maximum dosage. I'm 78, male."

• Ann...
• 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."

• Jam...
• 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."

• Ego...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2021

"I have been on amlodipine 5 mg for 2 weeks. I have not gone to work. Feeling extreme tiredness, insomnia, palpitations, neck muscles ache, can't really function. I thought I was 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 I am not alone. Thanks."

• Kat...
• 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 30 min - 1.5 hrs. The only downside is that it can take 6-8 hrs 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."

• Ste...
• 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."

• tmi...
• January 25, 2014

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

• San...
• 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."

• Stu...
• March 14, 2008

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

• pip...
• November 6, 2014

"Very bad acid reflux and anxiety."

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2012

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

• ste...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 31, 2015

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

• Fem...
• 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."

• 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."

• Bur...
• 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!!"

• 33 ...
• September 28, 2015

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

• Kev...
• 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."