Norvasc and Depression: What Users Say
Reviews for Norvasc
- raj...
- October 7, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "I was hypertensive 140/90 and was put on Norvasc 5mg three years ago. My normal BP at GP is 130/80. At home, it is usually 120/70. Throughout these years, my mental health became very poor - short-term memory loss, easily forget day-to-day tasks, my wife has to remind me. I felt like a very anxious person - depressed, anxious, panic by thinking about my health. Urination during the night, waking up periodically during the night, tremors while sleeping (sometimes), tingling feeling in my arms, and many more. I didn't really have a quality life in the past three years. I went back to the doctor and requested to change to a different group. Today is the second day I stopped Norvasc. I hope that I become a normal person after this."
- TMi...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 28, 2013
For High Blood Pressure "I'm 32 years old, and at first Amlodipine made me feel depressed, dizzy, and anxious. Now I am used to this medication. I have so much energy. Before this medication, I was on the verge of a heart attack and stroke. My blood pressure is 110/70."
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- Cab...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 11, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "I am a mid-fifty male post open heart (4 months ago) and stents (3 weeks ago). I have been on Norvasc 5 mg for about 10 days now as the predecessor drug's side effects were horrible. It has been very effective at lowering my BP (117/75). The side effects are still concerning. Dizzy, tired, maybe some depression & anxiety, slight problem with deep breathing and weak muscles. Although I can function normally, the day-to-day functions are an effort so I push through. The mornings (when I take Norvasc) are not as good as the afternoon when I feel better. I believe the side effects are getting better but am unsure. What I want is to be normal again and active. They say it takes a few weeks for the body to adjust. I'll give it its due course."
- ste...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 31, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "Severe hair loss, pain in shoulders, sleep problems, depression."
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- September 28, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "Worst drug ever!! Was depressed and more sick :("
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For High Blood Pressure "Horrible med. I started to have swollen tongue, lips, and face. Also, hands and feet were swollen. I stopped taking it and slept the night sitting up. I felt depressed, anxious, irritable, and had no energy. I almost died on lisinopril, having to rush to the hospital with a terribly swollen tongue, even uvula. They gave me every shot they had, which I thought I might die from. An adrenaline shot is the worst. After a few months on Norvasc, at night laying down each night, it got harder to breathe, especially through my nose. This is my second day off, and I bought four natural remedies, and I finally feel like myself. I had no desire to do anything. I think these medicines are like poison. I can’t take them, and I won’t, no matter what. I will do whatever I need to. I almost choked to death trying to swallow scrambled eggs. I am totally done with BP meds unless they are natural. My throat is still bothering me but getting better."