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Amlodipine Besylate

Amlodipine Besylate

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The generic name of this medication is amlodipine besylate and brand name is
Norvasc.

The active ingredient of this medication is amlodipine besylate and inactive ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate.

Amlodipine besylate is manufactured by Cipla.

It is primarily used in the treatment of hypertension; angina or chest pain; and other coronary artery disease.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Amlodipine Besylate, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 6.5% 3.2% 83.9% 6.5% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 12.9% 9.7% 67.7% 9.7% 0%
Blood Pressure 12.5% 12.5% 31.2% 28.1% 15.6%
Breathing 6.2% 12.5% 71.9% 6.2% 3.1%
Confidence 6.5% 6.5% 77.4% 9.7% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 12.9% 9.7% 71% 6.5% 0%
Digestion 9.7% 3.2% 80.6% 6.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 6.5% 6.5% 83.9% 3.2% 0%
Energy 15.6% 21.9% 53.1% 6.2% 3.1%
Eyesight 3.2% 9.7% 77.4% 9.7% 0%
Memory 3.1% 12.5% 71.9% 12.5% 0%
Mental Clarity 6.5% 9.7% 77.4% 3.2% 3.2%
Pain 6.5% 9.7% 80.6% 3.2% 0%
Patience 6.2% 9.4% 78.1% 6.2% 0%
Sexual Health 3.2% 9.7% 77.4% 6.5% 3.2%
Skin Complexion 12.9% 9.7% 77.4% 0% 0%
Sleep 12.5% 21.9% 53.1% 6.2% 6.2%
Stress Level 12.5% 9.4% 65.6% 12.5% 0%
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Commonly Reported Amlodipine Besylate Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 86.2% 10.3% 0% 0% 3.4%
Anxiety 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Asthma 86.2% 6.9% 6.9% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 79.3% 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4%
Confusion 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 66.7% 25% 4.2% 0% 4.2%
Depression 73.3% 6.7% 10% 6.7% 3.3%
Diarrhea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 69% 13.8% 3.4% 3.4% 10.3%
Drowsiness 76.7% 3.3% 13.3% 3.3% 3.3%
Fatigue 46.7% 10% 23.3% 6.7% 13.3%
Gas 50% 33.3% 16.7% 0% 0%
Headache 82.8% 10.3% 3.4% 0% 3.4%
Insomnia 66.7% 10% 0% 13.3% 10%
Irregular Heartbeat 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 66.7% 7.4% 7.4% 11.1% 7.4%
Loss of Taste 88.9% 3.7% 3.7% 3.7% 0%
Mood Swings 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 33.3% 0% 16.7% 0%
Nausea 89.7% 3.4% 0% 0% 6.9%
Sexual Dysfunction 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Skin Rash 78.3% 4.3% 13% 0% 4.3%
Slow Heartbeat 85.2% 11.1% 3.7% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Amlodipine Besylate Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 82.8% 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 0%
Anemia 87% 0% 13% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 73.3% 10% 10% 0% 6.7%
Cough 69% 13.8% 6.9% 10.3% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 46.7% 20% 26.7% 6.7% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 95.7% 0% 0% 4.3% 0%
Gout 89.7% 0% 6.9% 0% 3.4%
Hair Growth 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 86.2% 3.4% 10.3% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 82.6% 0% 4.3% 8.7% 4.3%
Kidney Damage 96.6% 0% 3.4% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 73.3% 10% 3.3% 6.7% 6.7%
Reduced Libido 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 82.6% 8.7% 4.3% 4.3% 0%
Stuffy Nose 75.9% 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% 10.3%
Swelling around the Eyes 89.7% 3.4% 3.4% 0% 3.4%
Swelling of Extremities 87% 0% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3%
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Episodes since taking Amlodipine Besylate
Since taking Amlodipine Besylate Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1.5%
Fall 3%
Hospitalization 3%
Stroke 1.5%
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18 Jul 2020 Since the day I took this medication I've been so sick that I went to the hospital emergency room three times. I'm off the pill. How do I get rid of the side effects that are making me so sick?
   —Posted by bashie1029@aol.com
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15 May 2016 I have been taking Amlodipine Besylate for 9-1/2 weeks. I was completely satisfied with it until recently I started feeling extremely tired thru out the day. I switch to taken it at night a couple of days ago and that seem to have helped the daytime tiredness. I am concerned about possible skin rash and hair loss. I was previous on Varsartan 40 mg, which could have contribute to mild hair loss. But at the time I wasn't paying attention until I read that Amlodipine causes hair loss. I am also getting bumps under the skin that come and goes. The rash just started the last couple of weeks.
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02 May 2016 I have been taking amlodipine Besylate for over 1 year. I did really well on it at first. I started seeing brusing on my arm. then my hand. looks like was bleeding inside. Then the pain in my arms started hurting for about 2 months. Then my fingers & toes began to feel numbness , tingling , swelling feet and hands. I stopped take this medication 1/16 . Now it is 5/16. the side effects are still present even after 5 months. I still have sleepless nights of pain , numbness , tingling, burning sensations & swelling in feet and hands. My doctor is not familiar with my side effects. he says it's is rare. Not sure what to do. Do not take this medicine it is very dangerous
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30 Jan 2012 I feel it has helped to lower my blood pressure.
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11 Aug 2010 seems to be working fine
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