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Benefits & Side Effects of Norvasc Vs. Diavan

If you suffer from a heart condition or have recovered from a heart attack, having the right medication is imperative. Blood pressure regulation, particularly in individuals with conditions like angina, heart failure, and other heart diseases, is especially important. Norvasc and Diovan are two drugs used to treat these diseases.

  1. Norvasc

    • Norvasc, belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It reduces blood pressure by relaxing and dilating blood vessels and slowing the heart rate. Norvasc is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and angina which is chest pain due to a lack of oxygen in the heart muscle as a result of clogged arteries.

    Norvasc Benefits

    • Norvasc reduces blood pressure over a 24 hour period, meaning that only a single dose a day is necessary, unless otherwise instructed. In addition, Norvasc is effective for all levels of high blood pressure, from mild to severe. Norvasc has also been shown effective in reducing the occurrence of angina attacks in patients.

    Norvasc Side Effects

    • Side effects include headache, drowsiness, depression, nervousness, dizziness, warmth or redness under the skin, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and loss of appetite. Other side effects include diarrhea, constipation, increased urination, insomnia and unusual dreams. Mild skin rash or itchiness, joint or muscle pain, dry mouth, thirst, increased sweating and changes in weight have also been reported with Norvasc.

    Norvasc Serious Side Effects

    • Serious side effects include feeling like you are about to pass out, swelling in the hands, ankles or feet, chest pain, changes in heartbeat and unusual weakness. Norvasc can also cause easier bleeding or bruising, numbness, burning sensation, pain or tingling sensations and jaundice. Your physician should be contacted immediately if any of the aforementioned side-effects occur.

    Diovan

    • Diovan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist drug group. It lowers blood pressure and prevents narrowing of the blood vessel, improving blood-flow, often used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Diovan also is used to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.

    Diovan Benefits

    • After a heart attack, the heart muscle is weaker and can't pump blood as effectively. The effects of Diovan, which helps keep the blood vessel from narrowing, reduces the strain of normal functions on the weakened heart. This can reduce the risk of further heart attacks and reduce the likelihood of death. In cases of heart failure, Diovan makes it easier for the heart to pump blood properly and reduces symptoms of fatigue and shortness of breath. Patients on Diovan are also less likely to be hospitalized as a result of their heart failure.

    Diovan Side Effects

    • Side effects include runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, back pain, diarrhea and constipation. Dry mouth, stomach pain, loss of appetite, mild itchiness or skin rash and insomnia are also common Diovan side effects. Additionally, headache, dizziness, anxiety, fatigue, and weakness have been reported in Diovan patients. Some patients may experience sexual side effects such as impotence, a loss of interest in sexual activity or difficulty having an orgasm.

    Diovan Serious Side Effects

    • Serious side effects include feeling like you are about to pass out, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeat, numbness or a tingling sensation, and swelling or weight gain. Diovan can cause the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, eventually leading to kidney failure. Possible indicators of this condition include muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially in conjunction with fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine. If any of these side effects occur, immediately consult your physician.

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