Norvasc - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

AliRah · 04-04-2006, 06:43 AM

Hi Everyone,

I would like to know how long will it take Norvasc to start working. My BP fluctuates a lot. Ranges are 140-180 to 85-115. I started taking it yesterday 1 tablet 5MG. I also take Xanax .5mg 3 times daily for anxiety.

Thanks,
Ali

Lenin · 04-04-2006, 07:33 AM

Let me know whether the Norvasc makes you agitated.

I think it should work, if it works, in a week or less.

AliRah · 04-05-2006, 03:31 PM

Hi,

I started getting headache and feeling real tired after 3 days on this medication. Is this a temporary side effect as the body adjusts to the medication or I should contact my doctor for a change of medication?

Thanks,
Ali

Lenin · 04-05-2006, 04:04 PM

Personally, I hate the stuff, so anything I say might be slanted.

If you think you are having side-effects, stop for a week and see if they (the headaches, tiredness) go away. Then restart and see if the symptoms comes back.

Is this the FIRST hypertension med you've ever tried?

Tamsin · 04-05-2006, 05:42 PM

I was on it for about a week. My doctor might as well have prescribed a sleeping pill.