User Reviews for Norvasc (amlodipine)

I had extremely high blood pressure and my Doctor added this to my Lisinopril-HCTZ and my blood pressure is staying down nicely. But it took a couple of weeks to get use to the dizziness I feel at times. I just slowed down as it advised. So far, so good.

IT HAS REDUCED MY BLOOD PRESSURE SIGNIFICANT. BUT NOW I HAVE SWOLLEN ANKLES?????

Have taken this for about six weeks. At first all was great. Insurance denied brand, so I tried generic. My BP lowered to about 128/68. I also take Lisinopril, 10mg. About a week ago, my legs and ankles started swelling, I feel dizzy, have blurred vision, and headache. Darn! My legs were so swollen they were shiny! I HATE that, and will ask for drug override with insurance for brand name before I completely stop this drug, because it is excellent at lowering BP.

I take this for severe pain associated with raynauds syndrome. I felt relief the first time I took it....had been taking up to 4 ibuprofen to get pain relief from one "episode".

This is the most horrible poison I've ever experienced in my life. Oh yes, it lowers blood pressure - and I was only taking 2.5mg/day. After around 9 days my legs turned to rubber, I was exhausted preparing the simplest of meals and I felt like crying at the drop of a hat. The depression (which I've NEVER had) was terrible! I quit taking amlodipine after two weeks of hell and it took a good 4-5 days to get out of my system. I'm on metoprolol now and happy with it and feeling normal. I wouldn't take this medication again if it was the last anti-hypertensive on the planet!!!Read More Read Less

Been on 5mg daily for 10+ years with minimal side effects - when the brand was replaced (unbeknownst to me) with the generic, the side effects were horrendous! Brand vs generic can make a hugh difference.

Currently taking Cozaar to lower BP. Dr. wanted to add Norvasc to get me below 120. Currently I am in the mid 130 range. Norvasc did not lower my BP at all. I had weird dreams and seemed to have "heavy" heartbeats. Went off Norvasc and now trying deep breathing and got my BP in the 120/75 range pretty consistantly.

extreme swelling in feet and legs, tired all the time, mild headaches. Will ask Doctor to change meds when I go back.

been on for 3 months now, and it has lowered my bp approximately 10-12 points. but, I have noticed that my psoriasis has gotten worse since starting this drug. Whether this is a coincidence or not, I am not sure if I will continue tuse.

I have liked using this drug, but didn't take it for awhile because I ran out. I have started taking it again now. I had high blood pressure when not taking it.

I used this medicine 5mg and it did not control my pressure that well. I increased to 10mg and it did ok at first but sometimes I still felt like I need additional meds to feel normal. I sometimes feel pressure in my head and feel like I am high, abnormal,

terrible experience with severe sie effects. if i could attach a spreadsheet here i would do so. i have documented a total of 52 side effects! i have stopped this medication for 16 days now and i am 1/3 healed. please consider other options before taking this dangerous medication! i intend on contacting the fda about this drug. it should be recalled from the market.

Switched to aml from hctz; started at 5 mg/day; still uncontrolled (~150/90), so doubled dose from 5 mg (1 tab)/day to 10 mg (2 tabs/day, simultaneously). Doc warned me there may be "some swelling", but I was not prepared for this! My lower legs, ankles, and feet are grotesque, and my feet are so swollen I can't even wear shoes. I had to loosen the straps on sandals, and still they hurt. I called my doc and dropped the drug almost a week ago—the QOL loss outweighs any bp benefits, especially since I'd be running daily if my feet fit into my running shoes. Even with elevation, massage, etc., swelling hasn't abated a bit in the last week. NG.Read More Read Less

Recently diagnosed with hypertension. Took metoprolol 50 mg initially but caused chest tightening so was swtiched to norvasc 5mg (pharmacy gave the generic brand). Am concern about the side effects esp with the gum bleeding as I already have perio disease. Interested in any opinion on this.

Keeps my blood pressure in check.

this med at 5 mg makes me so dizzy that I feel like I am drunk, I am a heart transplant patient and the rx's are trying anything to lower my blood pressure but they continuily forgot that I don't have a vegreal nerve anymore and adrenaline is what gets my heart pump with movement so they don't know everything