Norvasc - Fast Treatment of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is not a rare disease ourdays.

Only in the United States more than 65 million of people have various forms of high blood pressure. Roughly speaking third part of Americans suffer from this disease.. The reason person has a high blood pressure is because the blood pushes too hard against blood vessels.

The factors leading to high blood pressure are multiple. Some of them are the following:

• Salty food: Consumption of salty meals in big amounts may lead to the blood pressure increase.
• Obesity: People suffering from extra body weight are likely to develop this disease
• Alcohol consumption: Alcohol abuse definitely leads to a high blood pressure
• Way of life: Inactive way of life causes gaining weight that may lead to increasing blood pressure. Constant physical activity and exercises are advised
• Heredity: If your relatives suffered from this disease, other people in family may also have it
• Age: With age people are more likely to have high blood pressure

NORVASC (amlodipine besylate) is the most prescribed brand name high blood pressure medicine worldwide. NORVASC is available in 88 countries. It has been tested in more than 700 medical studies. And it has a proven safety record. Ask your healthcare provider if NORVASC is right for you.

Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with or without food or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

Tell your doctor if your condition worsens (for example, your routine blood pressure readings increase or your chest pain happens more often).

Some side effects that may occur during Norvasc administration are the following:

• Dizziness, headaches, weakness, nausea
• Swelling, flushing, cramps
• stomach pain

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Before taking amlodipine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (such as nisoldipine, nifedipine) or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have a certain medical condition. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: a certain structural heart problem (aortic stenosis).

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.