How to Take Norvasc

Norvasc is the brand name version of the generic drug amlodipine. Norvasc is used to treat high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) and angina. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your body and causing them to widen. This makes it easier for the heart to move blood through the body so it doesn't have to work as hard. Lowering your blood pressure decreases your chance of heart attack and stroke while lowering the symptoms from angina will make it easier to perform strenuous activities.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

• 1

  Take Norvasc exactly as prescribed by your doctor to treat high blood pressure and angina. Read the information that comes with your prescription carefully and ask you pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions before beginning to take Norvasc.

• 2

  Take Norvasc with a full glass of water at the same time every day. Have a set time that you take Norvasc, like with your morning meal, to ensure you are taking the medication around the same time.

• 3

  Store Norvasc at room temperature. Keep the medication away from extreme heat and moisture.

• 4

  Keep taking Norvasc if you're being treated for high blood pressure, even if you are feeling well. Hypertension often has no symptoms. It may take up to a week to get the full benefits from Norvasc when you are taking it for high blood pressure.

• 5

  Take Norvasc regularly to treat angina if you want the medication to be effective. Norvasc is not used to treat acute attacks from angina. Other medications should be used for acute angina attacks.