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What should you
discuss with your healthcare provider before taking Norvasc?
Consult with your doctor before taking Norvasc, if you have-
- disease of the heart or blood vessels such as sick sinus syndrome, aortic
stenosis, heart failure, low blood pressure, or coronary artery disease.
- Liver disease.
If you have any of the conditions listed above then you may not be able
to take Norvasc, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment.It is recommended not to take Norvasc without first talking
to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Norvasc is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known
whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby.
It is recommended that do not take this medication without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It is unknown whether Norvasc
passes into breast milk.
You may be more likely to experience side effects from Norvasc, if you are
over 65 years of age. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of this medication.
Norvasc is used to control
high blood pressure or angina (chest pain); this medicine is a calcium channel
blocker. This medicine also helps to prevent strokes, heart attacks and
kidney problems. It can also be used in other circumstances for treatment,
as if determined by your doctor.
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