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My rest bpm used to be 50-70. after 5mg norvasc (amlodipine) for a month or so, bpm is 100-130. i excercise alot. what could be going on? i'm 18 male, frustrated.

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Dr. Steven Neish answered

Confusing: Your heart rate should not be higher with amlodipine (norvasc). If your resting heart rate is now 110-130 bpm, you should be reevaluated, to make sure there is not something else wrong.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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A member asked:

My rest bpm used to be 50-70. after 5mg norvasc (amlodipine) for a month or so, bpm is 100-130. i excercise alot. what could be going on? i'm 18 male, frustrated.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Neish answered

Dr Minich agreed

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