Norvasc User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Norvasc has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 93 reviews on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 49% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Norvasc
- pipper
- November 6, 2014
For High Blood Pressure "Very bad acid reflux and anxiety."
- Anonymous
- February 20, 2012
For High Blood Pressure "I used Norvasc for years for blood pressure control, until I had a sudden onset of swollen ankles/lower legs."
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time of day to take blood pressure medication?
- How do I reduce swelling from amlodipine?
- How long does it take for amlodipine to work?
- Does amlodipine cause weight gain?
- stepl...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 31, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "Severe hair loss, pain in shoulders, sleep problems, depression."
- Female...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 15, 2016
For High Blood Pressure "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."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Anonymous
- February 16, 2009
For High Blood Pressure "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."
- 33 fe...
- September 28, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "Worst drug ever!! Was depressed and more sick :("
More FAQ
- What medications cause swollen ankles and feet?
- Best time to take amlodipine - day or night?
- How long does amlodipine stay in your system?
- Burky
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 23, 2016
For High Blood Pressure "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!!"
- Kevbro
- 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
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 2, 2012
For High Blood Pressure "No side effects. Blood pressure fairly well controlled on 5 mg of this only."
- john
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 19, 2024
For High Blood Pressure "I have been on 10 mg amlodipine for 20 years with positive results and no side effects."
- Anonymous
- June 22, 2008
For High Blood Pressure "I take Norvasc half of a 5 mg daily and a 1/2 fluid pill 3 times a week. I added Vit. B complex for stress, Vit. A and D, Vit. E, and potassium. This works well with me."
- johnw...
- July 17, 2009
For High Blood Pressure "30 minutes after taking one 5mg tablet, I suffered chills and had to sleep in a jacket in an attempt to stay warm in July. The chills continued from 10PM to 6 AM the next morning."
- 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."
- biker...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 25, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Norvasc 10 mg 1x for about a year. Extreme fatigue and muscle weakness. I'm on metoprolol as well, 50 mg 2x."
- Mariar
- July 25, 2015
For High Blood Pressure "I have this scorching pain in my legs, and this is the only new medication?"
- Lily
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 29, 2019
For High Blood Pressure "I have taken amlodipine now for 9 months. I started off with a terrible rash. The medication lowered my blood pressure to 117/79 and sometimes even lower."
- Anonymous
- April 16, 2012
For High Blood Pressure "I found it very effective to control high blood pressure."
- Ron...
- December 13, 2010
For High Blood Pressure "I took Norvasc for approximately 7 years. It works fine in lowering my blood pressure, however, it began to swell my gums, and I was taken off it."
- Anonymous
- August 1, 2011
For High Blood Pressure "I had sexual side effects from Norvasc, and it only moderately controlled my hypertension."
- Samual
- March 27, 2009
For High Blood Pressure "This medication did not lower my blood pressure or pulse rate at all."
- Anonymous
- December 18, 2009
For Raynaud's Syndrome "I have been taking this medication for 6 months and have gained 30 lbs. It hasn't really helped my Raynaud's at all."
- Anonymous
- June 25, 2009
For High Blood Pressure "I've only been on Norvasc 10 mg for about a week. It has lowered my blood pressure, and so far, no side effects. I will keep on monitoring it."
- Ers
- April 16, 2012
For High Blood Pressure "No side effects as of yet (taken for 4 weeks so far), only taken while on high doses of steroids (80 mg daily but decreasing 10 mg every 3 days). Keeping my BP in my normal range of 110/60."
- mom
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 25, 2016
For Migraine Prevention "I get migraines every day. Been taking 2.5 mg of Norvasc for about 6 months and still getting migraines everyday. Does not seem to be helping."
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For High Blood Pressure "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."