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Norvasc (Amlodipine) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Norvasc (Amlodipine). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

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Cases resulting in death (26)
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Cases resulting in life threatening events (33)
     Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (6)Hypotension (5)Atrial Fibrillation (4)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (158)
     Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased (13)Hypotension (12)Loss of Consciousness (12)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (31)
     Dyspnoea (7)Oedema (7)Arterial Occlusive Disease (7)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (320)
     Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled (28)Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased (21)Loss of Consciousness (16)more >>

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Norvasc (Amlodipine). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 11 year old male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-31

Patient: 11 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Aplasia Pure RED Cell

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Other drugs received by patient: Valproate Sodium; Lisinopril



Adverse event in male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: male, weighing 90.9 kg (200.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: X-RAY Limb Abnormal, Joint Sprain

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Other drugs received by patient: Colchicine; Indomethacin; Cozaar



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: female, weighing 62.6 kg (137.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: LIP Swelling, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Pain, Stomach Discomfort, Headache, Weight Increased, Malaise, Blood Potassium Decreased, Dyspepsia, Heart Rate Increased, Chest Pain, Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled, Palmar Erythema, Renal Pain

Suspect drug(s):
Diphenhydramine HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2004-11-29

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2005-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Dyazide; Antithyroid Preparations; Synthroid



Adverse event in male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-30

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease, Respiratory Failure, Lung Abscess

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Biofermin R
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Erythrocin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Ferromia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Finibax

Finibax
    Indication: Lung Abscess

Itraconazole
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Juzen-Taiho-TO
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Mucosta
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Slow-K
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Sucralfate
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Zantac
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Cravit



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2007-10-30

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastrointestinal Infection, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Apresoline
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Baktar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Interstitial Lung Disease

Cravit
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Dormicum
    Indication: Sedation

Lansoprazole
    Indication: Gastric Ulcer

Lansoprazole
    Administration route: Oral

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Olmetec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Omegacin
    Indication: Interstitial Lung Disease

Pentazocine Lactate
    Indication: Sedation

Prodif
    Indication: Interstitial Lung Disease

Voltaren
    Indication: Hyperthermia

Other drugs received by patient: Rheumatrex; Rimatil; Solu-Medrol; Elaspol; Predonine; Predonine



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Brazil on 2007-10-30

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Impaired Work Ability, Ill-Defined Disorder, Palpitations, Diarrhoea, Pulmonary Oedema, Oedema, Arterial Occlusive Disease, Depression, Myocardial Infarction, Blood Glucose Increased, Haematoma

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Dosage: (qd), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Caduet
    Dosage: 10/5 mg (bid),per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Coristina D (Acetysalicylic Acid, Cafffeine, Phenylephrine Hydrochlori
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diabinese
    Dosage: 500 mg (250 mg,bid),per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 1996-01-01
    End date: 2004-11-30

Norvasc
    Dosage: 5 mg (5 mg,qd),per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2006-01-01

Olmesartan Medoxomil
    Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg,qd),per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Insulin (Insulin) (-Injection) (Insulin)



Adverse event in 70 year old male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Japan on 2007-10-29

Patient: 70 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypertension

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypertension

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)



Adverse event in male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysarthria, Facial Paresis, Muscular Weakness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aggrenox
    Dosage: blinded study drug
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cerebrovascular Accident Prophylaxis

Clopidogrel
    Dosage: blinded study drug
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cerebrovascular Accident Prophylaxis

Hydrochlorothiazide
    Indication: Hypertension

Micardis
    Dosage: blinded study drug
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cerebrovascular Accident Prophylaxis

Norvasc
    Indication: Hypertension

Placebo (Blind)
    Dosage: blinded study drug
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cerebrovascular Accident Prophylaxis



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Osteoporosis, Cardiac Pacemaker Insertion, Blood Cholesterol Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Other drugs received by patient: Cordarone; Coumadin



Adverse event in 79 year old female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 79 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Cataract, Erythema, Neuropathy Peripheral, Staphylococcal Infection, Fungal Infection, Oedema Peripheral, Dehydration, Aspergillosis, Hypertension, Depressed Mood

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Catapres-TTS-1

Edecrin

Isradipine

Nexium

Norvasc

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Neurontin



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: female, weighing 81.8 kg (180.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Irritability, Speech Disorder, Chest Pain, Disturbance in Attention, Feeling Abnormal

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2007-10-08
    End date: 2007-10-14

Norvasc
    Indication: Hypertension

Other drugs received by patient: Lodine; Protonix; Prednisone



Adverse event in 84 year old male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 84 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Onychoclasis

Suspect drug(s):
Advair Diskus 100 / 50
    Dosage: 1puff twice per day
    Indication: Asthma

Norvasc
    Dosage: 5mg unknown
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Albuterol; Simvastatin



Adverse event in male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Korea, Republic of on 2007-10-26

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain in Extremity, Visual Acuity Reduced, Sexual Dysfunction, Cerebral Haemorrhage

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope, Dyspnoea, Injection Site Haematoma, Coagulopathy, Oedema, Arterial Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Oedema, Depression, Myocardial Infarction, Blood Glucose Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Caduet
    Dosage: text:10mg/5mg;20mg/10mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Coristina D
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Influenza

Diabinese
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 1996-01-01
    End date: 2004-11-30

Insulin
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2004-11-01

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2006-01-01

Novonorm

Olmetec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25

Patient: female, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled, Headache, Cerebrovascular Accident

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Amlodipine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Norvasc
    Start date: 2007-01-15
    End date: 2007-04-01

Other drugs received by patient: Lantus; Metformin; Glipizide



Adverse event in 59 year old female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-10-25

Patient: 59 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Apresoline
    Dosage: 100 mg (50 mg, 2 in 1 d), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-03

Baktar (Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim) (Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethopri
    Dosage: 2 gm (1 gm, 2 in 1 d), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Interstitial Lung Disease
    Start date: 2007-07-25
    End date: 2007-08-01

Cravit (Levofloxacin) (Tablet) (Levofloxacin)
    Dosage: 400 mg (200 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
    Start date: 2007-08-08
    End date: 2007-08-12

Dormicum (Midazolam Hydrohloride) (Injection) (Midazolam Hydrochloride
    Dosage: continuous intravenous (not otherwise specified)
    Indication: Sedation
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-07-28

Norvasc
    Dosage: 5 mg ( 5 mg, 1 in 1 d) per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-08-08
    End date: 2007-08-21

Olmesartan Medoxomil
    Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-08-08
    End date: 2007-08-21

Omegacin (Biapenem) (Injection) (Biapenem)
    Dosage: 600 mg (300 mg, 2 in 1 d), intravenous drip
    Indication: Interstitial Lung Disease
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-04

Prodif (Injection)
    Dosage: 800 mg, 400 mg (2 in 1 d), intavenous (not otherwise specified)
    Indication: Interstitial Lung Disease
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-04

Sosegon (Pentazocine) (Injection) (Pentazocine)
    Dosage: continuous intravenous (not otherwise specified)
    Indication: Sedation
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-07-28

Takepron (Lansoprazole) (Injection) (Lansoprazole)
    Dosage: 60 mg (30 mg, 2 in 1 d), intravenous drip; 30 mg (30 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastric Ulcer
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-03

Takepron (Lansoprazole) (Injection) (Lansoprazole)
    Dosage: 60 mg (30 mg, 2 in 1 d), intravenous drip; 30 mg (30 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastric Ulcer
    Start date: 2007-08-04
    End date: 2007-08-21

Voltaren
    Dosage: continuous intravenous ( otherwise not specified)
    Indication: Hyperthermia
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-05



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: female, weighing 63.6 kg (140.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Neoplasm, Hepatic Cirrhosis

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Other drugs received by patient: Hydrochlorothiazide; Levothroid; Lisinopril; Vitamin CAP; Iron; Folic Acid



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Apresoline
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-07-30
    End date: 2007-08-07

Baktar
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-07-25
    End date: 2007-08-01

Biapenem
    Indication: Interstitial Lung Disease
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-08

Dormicum FOR Injection
    Indication: Sedation
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-07-28

Elaspol

Lansoprazole
    Indication: Gastric Ulcer
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-03

Lansoprazole
    Dosage: daily dose:30mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-04
    End date: 2007-08-21

Levofloxacin
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-08
    End date: 2007-08-12

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-08-08
    End date: 2007-08-27

Olmetec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-08-08
    End date: 2007-08-21

Pentazocine Lactate
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-07-28

Prodif
    Indication: Fungal Infection
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-04

Voltaren
    Dosage: daily dose:25mg-freq:frequency: prn
    Indication: Pyrexia
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-05

Other drugs received by patient: Flumetholon; Prednisolone



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: female, weighing 95.5 kg (210.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Tinnitus, Atrial Fibrillation, Rhinorrhoea, Skin Disorder, Myalgia, Body Height Decreased, Hypertension

Suspect drug(s):
Amlodipine
    Indication: Hypertension

Arthrotec

Clindamycin HCL

Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol

Norvasc
    Indication: Hypertension

Prednisone
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide; Toprol-XL; Propafenone HCL; Warfarin Sodium



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: female, weighing 48.6 kg (107.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Heart Rate Decreased, Fatigue, Blood Pressure Fluctuation

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor



Adverse event in male receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-22

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ageusia

Suspect drug(s):
Alcenol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Bezafibrate
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia

Detrusitol SR
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertonic Bladder

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Other drugs received by patient: Avishot



Adverse event in 79 year old female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 79 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Cataract, Neuropathy Peripheral, Staphylococcal Infection, Fungal Infection, Oedema Peripheral, Dehydration, Aspergillosis, Depressed Mood, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Catapres-TTS-1

Edecrin

Isradipine

Nexium

Norvasc

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Neurontin



Adverse event in female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: female, weighing 46.8 kg (103.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Coeliac Disease, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Amlodipine
    Indication: Hypertension

Norvasc
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Coreg; Benicar; Doxazosin Mesylate



Adverse event in 59 year old female receiving Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Australia on 2007-10-19

Patient: 59 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Pain in Extremity, Chromaturia, Constipation, Flushing, Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Other drugs received by patient: Enalapril Maleate; Thiazides; Mobic; Tricyclic Antidepressants

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