Question 1

i'm taking norvasc (amlodipine) for my high blood pressure, it seems that i'm noticing a bit of hair loss, but no other side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss from meds: Some medications are known to cause hair loss. I would recommend being seen by a dermatologist who is expert in the hair loss and determin if the cause of your hair loss is due to Norvasc (amlodipine) you are taking or due to other causes.

Question 2

i am currently taking metoprolol tartrate, 25 mg, once a day. my dr. took me off of 
amlodipine besylate 5 mg.  i have been having intense pain at night in the back of my neck that radiates to my whole neck and head. my blood pressure increases?

Accepted Answer

Twice daily: Metoprolol tartrate is a twice daily drug, while the succinate form is once daily. Talk to your doctor about this, and get your BP checked out of the physician’s office Several times for a better indicator of your true pressure, as the AHA/ACC recommends. Best to you!

Question 3

f70, started imdur 60mg and norvasc (amlodipine) today, also tinormin 25mg, now having severe head ache, bp rt hand190/93 lft hnd165/85.is head ache due new med.?

Accepted Answer

Likely Imdur: Imdur is a long acting form of nitroglycerine, and headache is the most common side effect.  This will usually improve or resolve after a few doses.  If it persists, talk to your  doctor about possibly reducing the dose.

Question 4

started norvasc (amlodipine) 5 mg yesterday morning and been having a horrible headache all over my head in different spots, should i just keep taking it?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: If it is the medication or would have happened anyway. If the headache does not stop then try stopping the med until it goes away for a couple of gays. Then restart it again and if the headache returns call your doctor

Question 5

i take clonidine and norvasc (amlodipine). when raising my arms over my head i get weak,  head pain, weakness.  why?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Multiple possibilities most related to cerebral perfusion. Should discuss with your doctor(s) to see if they believe any changes in therapy are indicated.

Question 6

m58,10mg norvasc (amlodipine) gives head ache,dizziness,palpitation so may i take 5mg norvasc (amlodipine) with cetirizine dihydrochloride, this keeps my bp low. what u say?

Accepted Answer

OK: Many people who tolerate 5 mg of Norvasc (amlodipine) have side effects on 10 mg. If the cetirizine works for you, that's a good solution, but understand: cetirizine doesn't usually lower BP. An alternative solution if your BP is not well controlled is to take 5 mg of Norvasc (amlodipine) and add an ACE-inhibitor which is good for your diabetes too - like lisinopril.  In the US, lisinopril is much less expensive than Norvc

Question 7

what is the difference between amlodipine vs amlodipine besylate?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: Amlodipine is the generic name for branded norvasc. Besylate refers to the salt or ester to which the active ingredient, amlodipine, is attached.

Question 8

amlodipine besylate is it a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

amlodipine: Is a calcium channel blocker not a beta blocker.

Question 9

weaning off 2.5 mg of amlodipine besylate?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine: One generally doesn't have to wean from amlodipine, but you should discuss your specific situation with your doctor.

Question 10

does amlodipine besylate 5 mg have a diuretic in it?

Accepted Answer

No: Amlodipine does not have diuretic but can have favorable effect on kidneys in diabetes. Actually more likely to cause water retention.

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I'm taking norvasc (amlodipine) for my high blood pressure, it seems that i'm noticing a bit of hair loss, but no other side effects?

A member asked:

I am currently taking metoprolol tartrate, 25 mg, once a day. my dr. took me off of amlodipine besylate 5 mg. i have been having intense pain at night in the back of my neck that radiates to my whole neck and head. my blood pressure increases?

A member asked:

F70, started imdur 60mg and norvasc (amlodipine) today, also tinormin 25mg, now having severe head ache, bp rt hand190/93 lft hnd165/85.is head ache due new med.?

A member asked:

Started norvasc (amlodipine) 5 mg yesterday morning and been having a horrible headache all over my head in different spots, should i just keep taking it?

A member asked:

I take clonidine and norvasc (amlodipine). when raising my arms over my head i get weak, head pain, weakness. why?

A member asked:

M58,10mg norvasc (amlodipine) gives head ache,dizziness,palpitation so may i take 5mg norvasc (amlodipine) with cetirizine dihydrochloride, this keeps my bp low. what u say?

A member asked:

What is the difference between amlodipine vs amlodipine besylate?

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Amlodipine besylate is it a beta blocker?

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Weaning off 2.5 mg of amlodipine besylate?

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Does amlodipine besylate 5 mg have a diuretic in it?

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