Norvasc 5mg

Norvasc 5 mg is often prescribed for individuals trying to control hypertension (high blood pressure). Norvasc is classified as a calcium channel blocker. It works to help with improving overall blood flow. This is accomplished by making the blood vessels wider.

Norvasc 5 mg is often prescribed for individuals trying to control high blood pressure. It can also be prescribed for a type of chest pain called angina. Sometimes, it is used with other types of medicine for the treatment of coronary artery disease. While it is typically prescribed for adults, it can be used for children at least 6 years of age.

Norvasc Dosing & Administration

Norvasc 5 mg is a daily medicine that won’t cure the health problems it is taken for. However, the use of this medicine can help to control symptoms. It can also play a role in preventing the health problem from getting worse. This medicine needs to be taken daily until your doctor says it is safe to stop.

Don’t skip doses and don’t stop taking it because you feel better. This medicine isn’t a replacement for a healthy diet or daily exercise. Take it once daily, and attempt to take it at the same time each day. To help reduce the risk of nausea, take it with food.

Norvasc Side Effects & Precautions

Not everyone is a good candidate for the use of this medicine. Anyone with congestive heart failure, liver problems, or kidney disease may not be able to take it. Avoid consuming alcohol with this medication as it will make the side effects more severe.

Let your doctor know about herbal products, over the counter medicine, and other prescription medicines you take. This medication may not interact well with some of those items available. You also need to make sure you are eating a low fat diet in order to enhance the value that this medicine can offer.

Most individuals are able to successfully take Norvasc 5 mg without any side effects. Should side effects occur, they are generally going to be mild. Let your doctor know if any of the following continue to occur for more than a couple of months:

• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache

There can sometimes be severe side effects associated with the use of Norvasc 5 mg. If you experience any of the following, you need to get medical attention right away:

• Breathing problems
• Changes in heartbeat
• Excessive sweating
• Heaviness or pain in the chest
• Hives
• Swelling of the face or lips