Norvasc is a drug used for high blood pressure and for a pain in chest caused due to blocked arteries. Norvasc is categorised under calcium channel blockers. It is also known as almodipine. It is kept at room temperature, Away from direct light and moisture. Norvasc is taken orally. It relaxes the blood vessels, thus results into the slow functionality of heart, which reduces the blood pressure. It can be taken empty stomached or with food. Do consult your doctor if you are facing some liver dysfunction problems. Your doctor may ask you to follow a particular routine that may include diet plan, exercises and some other medicines to take; there can be a complete program to follow. Do consult your doctor before you start taking Norvasc. Do not stop taking this medicine by yourself even though if you feel that you are completely fine. You may purchase Norvasc at TrueMed Canada website.

I am currently taking Zebeta, however do not want to continue it and want to start Norvasc. Can i do it by myself?

Do not stop taking Zebeta by yourself. Do consult your doctor before starting Norvasc. Moreover, Zebeta is a Beta blocker drug. You need to reduce the dose day by day before you completely stop this medicine. If the beta blocker drug is stopped too quickly, it may cause some serious heart related problem, which will not be stopped by Norvasc.

I am taking Norvasc, What all should be avoided with it?

Do not intake alcohol with Norvasc as it may react with it to cause some harmful effects. It can also lower the blood pressure. While lying down or sitting, do not stand up too fast, or it may cause dizziness. Get up steadily and slowly to avoid a fall.

I am a nursing mother, should i take Norvasc?

Norvasc appears in breast milk and can cause some harmful effects in your baby. So consult your doctor. If it is very necessary for you to take this medicine, your doctor may ask you to stop breast feeding your baby till you are taking Norvasc. It is avoided in pregnancy as well

What if I miss one of my doses, Should i take double dose to balance it?

Take the dose as soon as you remember however if it is time to take another dose, forget about the missed dose and continue as normal schedule. Never take double dose to make up for the missed dose.

What are the side effects of Norvasc?

Some of the side effects of Norvasc are swelling on some body parts, chest pain, jaundice, Bleeding, headaches, giddiness, Drowsy feeling, Sleeplessness, joint pains, thirsty feeling, urinary problems, nausea, and palpitation, tremors, hepatitis. If the situation worsens, contact your doctor immediately.