NORVASC for Hypertension: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 105 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where NORVASC was used for Hypertension.
Most Reported Side Effects for NORVASC
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug hypersensitivity | 85 | 20.2% | 0 | 1 |
| Death | 33 | 7.9% | 33 | 0 |
| Headache | 22 | 5.2% | 0 | 4 |
| Hypertension | 19 | 4.5% | 0 | 6 |
| Cough | 18 | 4.3% | 0 | 8 |
| Drug ineffective | 16 | 3.8% | 0 | 2 |
| Malaise | 15 | 3.6% | 0 | 2 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 14 | 3.3% | 2 | 1 |
| Blood pressure inadequately controlled | 13 | 3.1% | 0 | 4 |
| Dyspnoea | 13 | 3.1% | 0 | 7 |
| Back pain | 12 | 2.9% | 0 | 5 |
| Dizziness | 12 | 2.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Pain | 12 | 2.9% | 0 | 4 |
| Blood pressure increased | 11 | 2.6% | 1 | 1 |
| Cardiac disorder | 11 | 2.6% | 3 | 2 |
Other Indications for NORVASC
Other Drugs Used for Hypertension
AMLODIPINE (20,207)
LISINOPRIL (11,824)
RAMIPRIL (10,210)
VALSARTAN (8,956)
LOSARTAN (7,966)
FUROSEMIDE (7,490)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (7,119)
METOPROLOL (5,918)
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL (5,702)
BISOPROLOL (5,520)