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Can Norvasc Be Taken For Hypertension While Having Chronic Anxiety Attacks?
I have chronic anxiety attacks and have been recently prescribed Norvasc for hypertension. I read that there are significant psychiatric side effects: anxiety, severe depression and even suicide attempts. Is this true? With a history of anxiety attacks, would this drug more likely give me these side effects? I am very concerned. thank you.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the Norvasc contains Amlodipine which is calcium channel blocker used widely as anti-hypertensive medicine with excellent results. There are various side effects concerned with use of Norvasc as:
- Fluid and water retention over long period consumption
- Abdomen pain
- Nausea
- Dizziness
However, there is no documented danger of its consumption with chronic anxiety attacks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the Norvasc contains Amlodipine which is calcium channel blocker used widely as anti-hypertensive medicine with excellent results. There are various side effects concerned with use of Norvasc as:
- Fluid and water retention over long period consumption
- Abdomen pain
- Nausea
- Dizziness
However, there is no documented danger of its consumption with chronic anxiety attacks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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