Question 1

what is the definition or description of: norvasc allergy?

Accepted Answer

Norvasc allergy: Norvasc (Amlodipine) is a calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of  high blood pressure &amp;  angina.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:  https://www.drugs.com/norvasc.html

Question 2

what kind of allergy medicine can i take while taking, tribenzor (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan) and losarten 100/50?

Accepted Answer

Allergy Meds Fine: There are no contraindications for taking these medications while on allergy medicine (like antihistamines or steroid nasal sprays).

Question 3

hello i need to know if it's ok to take coricidin cough and cold for allergies , while taking amlodipine besylate 5mg ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have hypertension you should avoid decongestant, usually with the letter "d" after the medication (robitussin (guaifenesin) d, Allegra d, etc)
usually the d for decongestant is pseudoephedrine, a stimulant that iincrease bp, heart rate and can get you in trouble.
Don't confuse with dm for dextrometorphan, a cough suppressant medication that is ok.

Question 4

i took a benedryl for my allergies,  and my amlodipine for my blood pressure at around the same time tonight. can i take my alprazolam tonight also?

Accepted Answer

Better no: alprazolam would interact with benadryl (diphenhydramine) causing CNS depression, please exercise caution when taking multiple drugs, good luck

Question 5

does losartan treat edema??? i developed swelling in legs/feet--dr suspected my bp medication (amlodipine) & told me to stop taking. she initially prescribed hcz for the swelling but, because i reminded her i have sulfa allergy, replaced w/ losartan?

Accepted Answer

: Losartan is a blood pressure medication in the ARB class. It is not generally used to treat edema, but it also doesn’t cause edema the way amlodipine can. HCTZ is a diuretic and is sometimes used to treat edema, but good catch about the sulfa allergy!  There are other diuretics that do not have a sulfa molecule and might be useful along with the losartan.

Question 6

fm59 do i need to start bp medicine (norvasc (amlodipine) 5mg) as my bp remains at 150/92 and  often have headache. ?

Accepted Answer

High BP: Your BP is defintely elevated and requires measures to lower it to 120/80. Norvasc (amlodipine) is an effective antihypertensive medication(may cause ankle swelling). Weight reduction  and salt restriction should also help lower your bp. Your md will guide you.Stress reduction also is important.

Question 7

70yr old dad has bp of 166/100. is this severely high? he eats healthy. dr. gave 5mg norvasc (amlodipine). he does not like to take drugs. any natural way to lower

Accepted Answer

Stay healthy: first the diastolic is high but not extremely high.
untreated high blood pressure, could lead to cardiac and kidney problems.
your DAD can exercise, lose weight, hydrate very well 6-8 bottles of water a day. no salt diet, eat healthy. monitor BP, still might have to take some medicine, the goal is to keep the BP in healthy level to avoid heart and kidney complication.

Question 8

m58, may i take zyrtec (cetirizine) 1 tab with norvasc 5mg for long time. any drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem, there are no known interactions. (also, I personally have been taking Zyrtec (cetirizine) for at least 10 years and prior to that, some kind of anti-histamine for 40 years - without harm).

Question 9

the side effects of norvasc (amlodipine) freak me out. is anyone familiar with this drug?

Accepted Answer

Norvasc (amlodipine): This drug is a calcium channel blocker we use for hypertension. It is very effective. Its main side effect because of vasodilation is lower extremity swelling, but there are others too. If you think you are having side effects, contact your doctor.

Question 10

m58, started glucophage (metformin) 500 mg and norvasc 10 mg per day. have not passed stool from 36 hrs. could this be due to these medicines. thanks?

Accepted Answer

No: No, in fact, a common side effect of glucophage (metformin) is diarrhea. Let me suggest that a simple solution is to eat at least 1 cup of a high fiber cereal (Raisin Bran, Fiber One, All Bran) every day. Try to drink plenty of liquids too (avoid dehydration).

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What is the definition or description of: norvasc allergy?

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What kind of allergy medicine can i take while taking, tribenzor (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan) and losarten 100/50?

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Hello i need to know if it's ok to take coricidin cough and cold for allergies , while taking amlodipine besylate 5mg ?

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I took a benedryl for my allergies, and my amlodipine for my blood pressure at around the same time tonight. can i take my alprazolam tonight also?

A member asked:

Does losartan treat edema??? i developed swelling in legs/feet--dr suspected my bp medication (amlodipine) & told me to stop taking. she initially prescribed hcz for the swelling but, because i reminded her i have sulfa allergy, replaced w/ losartan?

A member asked:

Fm59 do i need to start bp medicine (norvasc (amlodipine) 5mg) as my bp remains at 150/92 and often have headache. ?

A member asked:

70yr old dad has bp of 166/100. is this severely high? he eats healthy. dr. gave 5mg norvasc (amlodipine). he does not like to take drugs. any natural way to lower

A member asked:

M58, may i take zyrtec (cetirizine) 1 tab with norvasc 5mg for long time. any drug interaction?

A member asked:

The side effects of norvasc (amlodipine) freak me out. is anyone familiar with this drug?

A member asked:

M58, started glucophage (metformin) 500 mg and norvasc 10 mg per day. have not passed stool from 36 hrs. could this be due to these medicines. thanks?

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