Wean from Norvasc

Oklahoma · 01-08-2005, 04:29 PM

I am currently taking 5mg of Norvasc at morning and 5mg at night. I was originally just taking 5mg in the morning only. Adding the 5mg at night didn't seem to help.

When stopping or reducing Norvasc, do you need to wean or can you just stop it?

Thanks for your help.

zuzu8 · 01-08-2005, 06:23 PM

Oklahoma,

You should have no problem with abrupt discontinuation of Norvasc.

The only time it may pose a problem is if you have cardiac issues such as angina, in which case sudden withdrawal may cause increased frequency of chest pain.

zuzu xx

jtu91952 · 01-09-2005, 11:33 AM

Zuzu, is norvasc a good bp med? My cardio just added that to my hbp therapy. How long does it take to bring my bp down? i now take verapamil 240, lasix 20 and norvasc 5mgs.

zuzu8 · 01-09-2005, 02:16 PM

Jtu,

In my most humble opinion, Norvasc is a med that seems to have more side effects than most, is overpriced, and really best designed for hypertensives with angina and heart failure.

However, if you can escape side effects, it works well to bring down BP for a lot of people who need to add a 3rd drug to their regimen.

In theory, it's full effect would probably show up within two weeks.

zuzu xx

CASSIEBEL · 01-09-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zuzu8

Jtu,

In my most humble opinion, Norvasc is a med that seems to have more side effects than most, is overpriced, and really best designed for hypertensives with angina and heart failure.

However, if you can escape side effects, it works well to bring down BP for a lot of people who need to add a 3rd drug to their regimen.

In theory, it's full effect would probably show up within two weeks.

zuzu xx

I so agree with Zuzu, I know we tend to hate the drugs that cause us individually the worst problems. Norvasc was the wost for me. I actually caused my BP to go up. But I hope it works for you.
Cass