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Can you get a rash from Norvasc?
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
What are the worst side effects of amlodipine?
Amlodipine side effects
- swelling of your legs or ankles.
- tiredness or extreme sleepiness.
- stomach pain.
- nausea.
- dizziness.
- hot or warm feeling in your face (flushing)
- irregular heart rate (arrhythmia)
- very fast heart rate (palpitations)
Can you stop taking Norvasc suddenly?
If you have been using this medicine regularly for several weeks, do not suddenly stop using it. Stopping suddenly may cause your chest pain or high blood pressure to come back or get worse. Check with your doctor for the best way to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely.
Will the side effects of Norvasc go away?
This is a common early side effect of many medications that lower blood pressure including Norvasc (amlodipine). Typically this will go away over time as your body gets used to the lowered blood pressure. If you’re sensitive to low blood pressure, change position slowly.
Is a rash common with amlodipine?
Skin manifestations which follow amlodipine therapy, that have been reported, include urticaria, alopecia, dermatitis, erythema multiformae, maculopapular rash or an erythematous rash like purpura [1].
Can amlodipine give you itchy skin?
you get a skin rash that may include itchy, red, swollen, blistered or peeling skin.
Can amlodipine cause a skin rash?
Does amlodipine cause itching?
4 Itching may also occur as an adverse drug reaction. To our knowledge, generalised pruritus caused by amlodipine has been reported only once, but it was associated with a maculopapular rash and the patient had developed a similar reaction to diltiazem.
Why is amlodipine being recalled?
Citing defective bottles that may not seal appropriately and protect from moisture, Pfizer Inc. is recalling two lots of Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) tablets. The recall was announced in the February 19, 2020, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report.
Can amlodipine cause itchy skin?
What BP meds cause itching?
Captopril may induce pruritus in up to 15% of the patients and skin eruptions in 2%. The most serious dermatological side effect, exfoliative dermatitis, is very rarely seen following the use of anti-hypertensive drugs or diuretics.
Can blood pressure meds cause itchy skin?
Itchy skin can be a side effect of some blood pressure medications, such as amlodipine (Norvasc). This may be from an allergic reaction to the medicine or from underlying liver disease. Stopping use of a medication that causes itchiness can quickly resolve the issue in most people.