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Generic Norvasc is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels so your heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart to control chest pain (angina). If taken regularly, Generic Norvasc controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may give you a different medication to take when you have chest pain.
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This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects
More common side effects may include:
Dizziness, fatigue, flushing, fluid retention and swelling, headache, palpitations (fluttery or throbbing heartbeat) Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, nausea, sleepiness
Rare side effects may include:
Abnormal dreams, agitation, allergic reactions, altered sense of smell or taste, anxiety, apathy, back pain, chest pain, cold and clammy skin, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), constipation, coughing, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, difficult or painful urination, difficulty swallowing, dizziness or light-headedness when standing, double vision, dry mouth, dry skin, excessive urination, eye pain, fainting, frequent urination, gas, general feeling of illness, hair loss, heart failure, hives, hot flashes, inability to sleep, increased appetite, increased sweating, indigestion, inflamed blood vessels, inflamed pancreas.
Precautions:
Before taking Generic Norvasc,
-tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Generic Norvasc or any other drugs.
-tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially fentanyl (Duragesic), medication for high blood pressure, and vitamins.
-tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease.
-tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Generic Norvasc, call your doctor.
-if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Generic Norvasc.
-tell your doctor if you notice more frequent or more severe chest pain (angina).
Drug Interactions:
There are no known food or drug interactions with this medication.
Storage
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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