Drug Uses

Norvasc is in a class of drugs channel blockers. Norvasc relaxes (widens) the (veins ), making it easier heart to pump its workload. Norvasc is used to treat hypertension (high ) and to treat angina (chest pain). Norvasc be used other listed in this .

How Taken

Norvasc comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually a day. Norvasc an upset stomach. Take Norvasc with food or milk. Talk to your using containing potassium. If your a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow carefully.

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Norvasc, tell if you disease; or another disease of the heart or blood as sick , aortic stenosis, heart failure, low , or coronary . You be able to take Norvasc, or you a dosage adjustment or special treatment if you of the above. Norvasc is in the category C. This it is not Norvasc will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not medication talking to your doctor if you or could during treatment. It is not Norvasc breast milk. Do not medication talking to your doctor if you -feeding a baby.

Missed Dose

Take dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the , skip dose only regularly . Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Possible Side Effects

If you of the side effects, stop taking Norvasc and doctor immediately or seek treatment:
-an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives
-unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
-chest pain;
-severe dizziness or fainting;
-psychosis;
-jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
-swelling of the legs or ankles.
Other, less effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Norvasc and talk to your doctor if you experience
-fatigue or tiredness;
-headache;
-insomnia;
-vivid or abnormal dreams;
-flushing;
-abdominal pain;
-nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; or
-increased or difficult urination.
Side than here occur. Talk to your any that or that is especially bothersome.

Storage

Store bottles at controlled , 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C) and dispense in tight, light-resistant containers.

Overdose

Over be expected to cause vasodilatation hypotension a reflex tachycardia. Symptoms of Norvasc dizziness, weakness, and , shortness of breath, fainting, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.

More Information

Before taking Norvasc, tell if you disease or another disease of the heart or blood as sick , aortic stenosis, heart failure, low , or coronary . If you 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience from Norvasc. Your prescribe a lower dose of this medication.

Disclaimer

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