What are the pros and cons of Norvasc (amlodipine)?
Norvasc (amlodipine) is the first line of treatment for hypertension in many people.
By keeping blood pressure under control, Norvasc lowers your risk of potentially fatal health conditions such as heart attack and stroke.
Calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc) are particularly effective in controlling blood pressure in Black people.
Each dose of Norvasc lasts longer than other calcium channel blockers. This ensures your blood pressure is maintained at a steady level without significant variations.
Taking Norvasc regularly can prevent chest pain.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) and other calcium channel blockers can cause leg swelling in some people. If you have this side effect, it is unlikely to get better with time. Talk to your doctor about other treatment options for hypertension or angina.
Women are more likely to have Norvasc side effects such as swelling than men.
In people with a history of heart disease, Norvasc (amlodipine) can increase the risk of chest pain and heart attack when the medicine is first started, or the dose is increased.
You may not be a candidate for Norvasc treatment if you have a history of heart failure or liver disease.
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