Need Info On Amlodipine (Norvasc)

[gflooser]

Hi guys. I've been hunting and I can't find any info on the drug amlodipine, substitution for norvasc. Made by zydus. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about this or if there is a similar med I could take that is safe.

I take it for high blood pressure.

Thanks a bunch!

[ravenwoodglass]

Hi guys. I've been hunting and I can't find any info on the drug amlodipine, substitution for norvasc. Made by zydus. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about this or if there is a similar med I could take that is safe.

I take it for high blood pressure.

Thanks a bunch!

I would advise contacting the company directly, here is their contact info.

Zydus US Corporate Office:

210 Carnegie Center

Suite 103

Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: (609)275-5125

Fax: (609)275-0499

[Skylark]

Is this the sort of info you need? The generic should have the same safety/side effect profile as Norvasc.

This is some info from NIH's PubMed Health site.

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And from the manufacturer.

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As far as safe substitutes, that's a question for the doctor who prescribed it to you. High blood pressure is common and most doctors are pretty good at treating it.

[jerseyangel]

The name brand of Norvasc is gluten-free--I took it until my insurance company switched me to the generic. Oddly, I had an allergic reaction to the generic so I am no longer on it.

There are many other blood pressure drugs available--your doctor will be able to find the right one or combination for you. It's not a one-size fits all sort of thing.