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Reviewer: dmarg, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Was on it for 5 days, which is how long it took me to realize why my body gradually swelled up to elephant proportions, my face was bright red and my calves were bruised. My Doctor was not consulted, I stopped on my own, and within 3 days the above symptoms disappeared. Norvasc was prescribed to replace Valsartan which was recalled due to cancer causing agents. The cure seems to be more harmful t
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Reviewer: Equipman, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Horrible, Horrible, Horrible! I suffered greatly with this poison as many people have. If you research this crap you will see a common theme. It may be ok for some but not all. I had Very high pulse, heart racing, left arm and shoulder pain, chest pain, thought was having heart issues and had to wear a heart monitor. Turns out this is a vasodilator causing racing heart rate and POTS like symptoms
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I was very hot all the time...thought I was having hot flashes. Racing heart. I've been transitioning to a new medication and just after three days I fell something I haven't felt in MONTHS, which is CHILLY!
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Reviewer: mrhunterken, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have had good effect using this medication. Lowered my BP from 190/110 to 109/76. I take 10mg. 1X daily. Only problem I seem to experience is ED. I used to be into swinging, and this has really cramped my style. As Rodney Dangerfield used to say,it's like trying to shoot pool with a rope.Very discouraging. Need to use the "Blue Pill" to help my marriage. NOT FAIR!!!
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Reviewer: Herb, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Been on Norvasc for several years started swelling of feet ankles and legs very bad had to go to hospital.
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