High blood pressure? Consider taking Amlodipine (Norvasc), and see how it works on your body.
What is Amlodipine (Norvasc), and what does it do?
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). Amlodipine (Norvasc) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).
Amlodipine (Norvasc) relaxes the heart muscle and helps blood arteries dilate, decreasing blood pressure and allowing blood to flow more easily through them. As a result, Amlodipine (Norvasc) can be used to alleviate chest pain, as the heart gets more oxygen and does not have to work as hard to pump.
What dosages of Amlodipine (Norvasc) are available?
The following are available dosages and forms of Amlodipine:
Tablet
- 2.5 mg
- 5 mg
- 10 mg
Oral Suspension
- 1 mg/mL
Oral solution
- 1 mg/mL
What side effects are common with taking Amlodipine (Norvasc)?
The most common side effects of Amlodipine (Norvasc) are:
- Dizziness
- Swelling on some parts of the body
- Flushing
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Nausea
Some people experience more severe side effects from Amlodipine (Norvasc), including:
- Frequent and severe chest pain
- Fainting
- Irregular Heartbeat
If you are taking Amlodipine (Norvasc), and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Amlodipine (Norvasc) interact with other medications?
Amlodipine (Norvasc) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements and herbs.
When taking Amlodipine (Norvasc), you should avoid taking:
- Antibiotics (such as Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Rifampicin)
- Calcium Channel Blockers (such as Diltiazem or Verapamil)
- Antifungal medicines (such as Itraconazole or Ketoconazole)
- HIV medicines
- Simvastatin
Who should NOT take Amlodipine (Norvasc)?
Not all people can take Amlodipine (Norvasc). Amlodipine (Norvasc) may not be a good choice if you have:
- Allergic reaction to Amlodipine (Norvasc) or similar medications
- Kidney or liver disease
- Heart failure
What drugs are similar to Amlodipine (Norvasc)?
Other drugs that are similar to Amlodipine (Norvasc) include:
Does Amlodipine (Norvasc) have a generic form?
Amlodipine is a generic drug that is prescribed to treat hypertension and angina. Norvasc is the brand name of this drug.
What is the price of Amlodipine (Norvasc) without insurance?
The average retail price of Amlodipine (Norvasc) without insurance is $27.03.
Look up Amlodipine (Norvasc) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest you with the lowest price.
How can I save money on Amlodipine (Norvasc)?
NSUR offers a prescription discount card called NSURx to help you save money on your Amlodipine (Norvasc) prescriptions.
Simply present your NSURx card to the pharmacist the next time you fill an Amlodipine (Norvasc) prescription at your local pharmacy, and you could save up to 80% on your prescription costs! Moreover, every time you fill a prescription using NSURx, you will receive NSUR Coin as a reward, which you can use to buy goods and services on our health and wellness shopping platform.
Over 35,000 pharmacies accept NSURx prescriptions, including major chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and smaller, independent retailers in your neighborhood.
There is no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill using NSURx or the frequency at which you can fill them. You can even use NSURx to get discounts on other prescriptions for your friends and family (including pets!).
Visit NSURx’s price lookup tool to see how much you can start saving today on your Amlodipine (Norvasc) prescriptions and to find the nearest pharmacy to you that accepts NSURx, or call +1 (855) 917-6216. Most users have a pharmacy within 2 miles of their home that takes NSURx.
