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What is amlodipine (Norvasc)?
Amlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or chest pain (angina).
Amlodipine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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What are the possible side effects of amlodipine (Norvasc)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
* feeling like you might pass out;
* swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
* chest pain;
* slow, fast, or pounding heartbeats;
* easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
* numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling; or
* jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
* headache;
* drowsiness, depression, nervousness;
* dizziness, spinning sensation;
* warmth or redness under your skin;
* nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
* diarrhea, constipation;
* urinating more than usual;
* sleep problems (insomnia);
* strange dreams;
* mild skin rash or itching;
* joint or muscle pain;
* dry mouth, thirst, increased sweating; or
* weight changes.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What is the most important information I should know about amlodipine (Norvasc)?
Before taking amlodipine, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure or liver disease.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking amlodipine. Alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of amlodipine.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Amlodipine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Tell your doctor about all other heart or blood pressure medications you are taking.
Your chest pain may become worse when you first start taking amlodipine or when your dose is increased. Call your doctor if your chest pain is severe or ongoing.