Drug Uses
For those patients who have high blood pressure, and is sometime used to treat angina (chest pains).

General Information
This database does not contain every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your health care provider. This information is for educational purposes only.

How Drug Works
This drug blocks normal passage of calcium through cell walls, preventing arteriole narrowing.

How Taken
Norvasc is normally taken orally once daily. It is taken orally and may be taken with or without food.

Possible Side Effects
nausea, or abdominal discomfort, flushing and weakness, headache, dizziness or lightheadedness, water retention (edema)

Warnings/Precautions
This medication should probably not be used if you have any history of liver disease or of congestive heart failure.

Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

Drug Interactions
The effects of beta blockers (also for blood pressure) may be increased by amlodipine. Also, use of amlodipine at the same time as fentanyl (for chronic severe pain) may cause severe drop in blood pressure, so caution is advised. For more information on drug interactions, talk to your pharmacist.

Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Pregnancy & Nursing
If you suspect that you may be pregnant, talk to your doctor. There are no clear answers, but animal studies suggest caution during pregnancy, and use should only be when risks are outweighed by possible benefits. For nursing mothers, it is not known if amlodipine is excreted in breast milk, so caution is recommended.

More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.

Disclaimer
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