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A member asked:

Is frequent ruination part of the side effects of taking norvasc, (amlodipine) the medication for bp? please help!

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No: Effect of Urine infection/crystalluria / prostate enlargement.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 10/12/2014

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Dr. Nicholas Mexas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It shouldn't: Norvasc (amlodipine) is a commonly prescribed and in general well tolerated BP medication. It can cause some peripheral edema but has no diuretic effect so it should not cause frequent urination.

Dr Werner and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/11/2014

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