Blood Pressure Medicines - Norvasc Side Effects
Monday, July 16, 2007
Blood Pressure Medicine - Norvasc Side Effects
Most people who take Norvasc for blood pressure treatment experience no side effects at all.
Norvasc is the world's most commonly prescribed blood pressure treatment.
It works by altering the way that blood vessel wall cells handle calcium and causes the blood vessels to relax. More relaxed blood vessels leads to lower blood pressure.
Norvasc is usually taken as either a 5mg tablet or a 10mg tablet. Side effects are more common with the 10mg tablet. If you think that Norvasc treatment is giving you side effects then you should consult with your doctor for advice.
Here are the commonest Norvasc Side Effects:
The rates are compared to those in research studies who took placebo drugs or "dummy tablets" with no norvasc in them
Most people who take Norvasc for blood pressure treatment experience no side effects at all.
Norvasc is the world's most commonly prescribed blood pressure treatment.
It works by altering the way that blood vessel wall cells handle calcium and causes the blood vessels to relax. More relaxed blood vessels leads to lower blood pressure.
Norvasc is usually taken as either a 5mg tablet or a 10mg tablet. Side effects are more common with the 10mg tablet. If you think that Norvasc treatment is giving you side effects then you should consult with your doctor for advice.
Here are the commonest Norvasc Side Effects:
The rates are compared to those in research studies who took placebo drugs or "dummy tablets" with no norvasc in them
- Norvasc Swollen ankles - swollen ankles are five times more likely on those taking 5mg of Norvasc and nearly twenty times more likely on those taking Norvasc 10mg per day.
- Norvasc Dizziness - feeling dizzy is twice as likely if you are taking Norvasc 5mg but the incidence of dizziness does not increase if you are taking the 10mg tablets
- Norvasc Palpitations - palpititations are three times more likely if you are taking 5mg of Norvasc and nine times more likely if you are taking Norvasc 10mg
- Norvasc Flushing - flushed feelings or sweating is twice as common if you are taking Norvasc 5mg and three times more common if you are taking Norvasc 10mg.
- Norvasc Fatigue - fatigue is a very common reaction in those taking Norvasc and most studies suggest that it can affect up to one in ten of those who take the drug - even at the 5mg tablet dose
If you think you are experiencing these Norvasc Side Effects then please consult with your doctor
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