Norvasc and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Gar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 11, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "My BP was 150/85, so Dr. started me on 2.5mg Norvasc. Three months later, no improvement, so my Norvasc dose was doubled to 5 mg. Three months later and my BP is still 150/85. I have side effects, I am extremely tired, have stomach issues, and just not feeling like myself, so I have made the decision to stop taking it as it wasn't helping at all. Three weeks later, BP is 135/72. Another four weeks passed, BP is 115/58."

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2019

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."

• Dob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Dentist took my blood pressure at 218/105, a total shock to me since it has always been low except for white coat usually around 150/90. She sent me to the ER. EKG was normal, and I felt shaky but otherwise okay. 10 mg Norvasc was prescribed and within 2 days BP was down in the 130/70 range in the morning. 6 weeks later it is often 115-125/70 and is rarely above 135/75. I had a strongly pounding heartbeat for a few days the first week, which went away. I was also tired the first couple of days and my legs felt heavy on my daily 2-mile walk -- that also resolved by the second week. It's working for me though my goal is to lose enough weight and exercise enough to eventually get off it. I'm a 62-year-old female."

• Sup...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 24, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "This medication is cheap, which is why they recommend it so much since it saves the insurance companies a bundle. My BP didn't move at all. Side effects include left shoulder pain, loss of hair, eyesight going bad due to inflammation of the cornea, weakness, tiredness to the point of delusion. The doctor had me go from 5 to 10 mg, and that made everything worse. Three days after stopping it, my shoulder pain went away, and so much energy returned. My mother was put on it by her doctor and had similar results. After she stopped taking it, she no longer needs her walker. I'm 63, and she is 88 going on 29."

• pat...
• November 29, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Norvasc 5mg for about 4 months. It doesn't control my blood pressure for the 24 hours, and my pulse constantly stays elevated. I have swelling in my feet and ankles, and I'm tired all the time. I get flushing sensations and ringing in my ears sometimes. I also feel dizzy at times and have dry mouth. All these medications are horrible. We have no choice but to suffer if we take them or not take them."

• Kik...
• March 16, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "Norvasc has lowered my blood pressure from 160/102 to about 110/80 on 10 mg. The side effects are debilitating for me. I have horrible chest pains and unable to do much without exhaustion. I have lost so much weight due to lack of appetite. Dr. does not want to take me off because I have difficulty finding anything that lowers my blood pressure. I am also on Atenolol."

• Anonymous
• June 25, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Norvasc 5mg for 6 months. It makes me tired, have had weight gain, and now have palpitations when I take it. It hasn't lowered my blood pressure by much. I exercise daily and take vitamins."

• 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."

• Roc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I took exactly one pill and woke up the next day with the worst headache: the top of my head hurt, temples were squeezing, had pressure in my eyes, and couldn't tolerate sounds. How ironic that people take this to prevent migraines! I was done after one day. This came after four days on metoprolol, which had left me exhausted and short of breath, so I wasn't exactly 100%. Blood pressure went up somewhat the day I was on this. Headache left as soon as I went off it. (Was put on valsartan right after, and had terrible back/spine pain from that.) I think I am done with meds. Maybe I'll do yoga."

• dtl...
• March 10, 2017

For Heart Failure "I recently started this medication at the 5 mg level and have now gone up to 10 mg. I feel better and don't feel like I am not so distressed when doing small chores like before. Only issue I have had is I am so tired."

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

For High Blood Pressure "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!"

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

For High Blood Pressure "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."

• Kev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "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."

• Anonymous
• January 23, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I was on Norvasc for 2 weeks. I felt dizzy, tired, cold, and got headaches every night. Switched medicines now, still trying to get it out of my system."