Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels so your heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart to control chest pain (angina). If taken regularly, Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may give you a different medication to take when you have chest pain.
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Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) Side Effects
More common side effects may include:
Dizziness, fatigue, flushing, fluid retention and swelling, headache, palpitations (fluttery or throbbing heartbeat)
Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, nausea, sleepiness
Rare side effects may include:
Abnormal dreams, agitation, allergic reactions, altered sense of smell or taste, anxiety, apathy, back pain, chest pain, cold and clammy skin, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), constipation, coughing, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, difficult or painful urination, difficulty swallowing, dizziness or light-headedness when standing, double vision, dry mouth, dry skin, excessive urination, eye pain, fainting, frequent urination, gas, general feeling of illness, hair loss, heart failure, hives, hot flashes, inability to sleep, increased appetite, increased sweating, indigestion, inflamed blood vessels, inflamed pancreas.
Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) Precautions
Before taking Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE),
-tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) or any other drugs.
-tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially fentanyl (Duragesic), medication for high blood pressure, and vitamins.
-tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease.
-tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE), call your doctor.
-if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE).
-tell your doctor if you notice more frequent or more severe chest pain (angina).
Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) Storage
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE) Drug Interactions
There are no known food or drug interactions with Generic Norvasc (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE).
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