Wean from Norvasc

[Lenin]

Norvasc was the worst hypertension med I've ever taken as well. I may not have needed to but I weaned at half dose for 4 days and 1/4 dose for 4.

[jtu91952]

Thanks zuz and Cass for responding. I've only taken the norvasc for two days. My ankles did swell a little but it was mild. My bp is still high (163/80-90ish. If nothing more of a side effect than that, then i will keep norvasc for at least a month to see if my bp will drop to at least 130/72.

This has been an ongoing problem for me. My bp has been high for almost a yr and no bp med seems to help. That is none that doesn't cause me really bad side effects. I can't go on with bp over 140's, it is beginnning to drive me crazy. I never had anxiety about going to the drs offce, but now i do.

[mgraylorn]

If norvasc is lowering your bp but you have some side effects, you might ask about changing to a different calcium channel blocker. They don't all produce the same side effects, and its possible another type may give you control and no side effects.

[Lenin]

That's true,
They are very different drugs; unlike some of the other drug classes which are often like peas in a pod.

[CASSIEBEL]

jtu,
Don't you already take verapamil? I don't think I ever heard of taking two CCBs at once. Maybe I was thinking of someone else.
My best to you ,
Cass