Amlodipin is a calcium channel blocker.It works by relaxing (dilating) your blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing heart rate, which lowers the workload on the heart. It also dilates coronary arteries increasing blood flow to the heart.
ive been taking this pill 5mgs at night b4 bed but it started cause 2 months ago i had redness in my lower stomach causing acidity problems so i stopped smoking alcohol, coffee and have been strayt for 2 months now, Dr. says esential hypertension may have set in as well as withdrawals from my vices..in the 1st 2 weeks my BP changed from time to time so he prescribed me the drug.....after 2 months i believe i am healed..stomach is fine, i intend not to smoke or drink and continue to eat healthy, i have been running, my weight is 147lbs i am 5'7 all my blood tests are normal.. i am 53 yrs old.. could i lower the dosage of the norvasc.. maybe stop it eventually? thank you... Jose
I know about not using grapefruit with Norvasc, but how about pomagranate juice? Also should taking calcium be a problem if pill interferes with calcium in vessels?KKh
Calcium-containing products may decrease the effectiveness of Norvasc by saturating calcium channels with calcium. So, it is not desirable.
The consumption of grapefruit juice may slightly increase plasma concentrations of amlodipine, but it's a minor interaction. There are no warnings about pomegranate juice, but you should know that it's better to dilute it with water.
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