Norvasc dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes Norvasc’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Norvasc. If you want to know more about Norvasc, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Norvasc is a brand-name medication that comes as an oral tablet. It’s available in a generic version called amlodipine. This article describes dosages of Norvasc.

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Form and strengths of Norvasc

Norvasc comes as follows:

• Form: tablet that you swallow
• Strengths: 2.5 milligrams (mg), 5 mg, 10 mg

Dosage of Norvasc

This article describes the recommended dosages for Norvasc. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Norvasc without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of Norvasc in adults

Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of Norvasc. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of Norvasc that gives the desired outcome.

The recommended dosage of Norvasc for adults with high blood pressure is:

• Recommended starting dosage: 5 mg once per day
• Maximum dosage: 10 mg once per day

The recommended dosage of Norvasc for adults with coronary artery disease (CAD), including chronic (long lasting) stable angina (a type of chest pain that happens predictably) or vasospastic angina (a type of chest pain that happens suddenly) is:

• Recommended dosage: 5 to 10 mg once per day

Dosage of Norvasc in children

Doctors prescribe Norvasc to treat high blood pressure in children ages 6 to 17 years.

The recommended dosage of Norvasc in children is:

• Recommended dosage: 2.5 to 5 mg once per day

Dosage adjustments for Norvasc

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of Norvasc based on several factors. These include:

• the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
• your age
• other health conditions you may have

Missed dose of Norvasc

If you miss a dose of Norvasc, note how much time has passed since you missed the dose. If it is less than 12 hours from when you should have taken your Norvasc dose, take the missed dose. If it has been more than 12 hours since you should have taken your Norvasc dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.

If you have other questions about missed doses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

For tips on how to plan your doses of Norvasc and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Norvasc and its dosage.

Is it safe to take Norvasc 10 mg twice per day for a total daily dose of 20 mg?

No. The maximum recommended dosage of Norvasc is 10 mg once per day. Taking a dosage higher than recommended can increase your risk of side effects, such as arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart palpitations, and swelling of your legs and ankles.

If you have questions about the right dosage of Norvasc for you, talk with your doctor.

What is considered a low dose of Norvasc?

Norvasc comes as an oral tablet in strengths of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg. The lowest recommended starting dosage for adults is 5 mg once per day. But your doctor may prescribe a lower dosage, such as 2.5 mg once per day, if you’re an older adult (age 65 years or older), have low body weight, or have a history of liver problems. Your doctor may also prescribe a dosage of 2.5 mg once per day if you’re adding Norvasc to other blood pressure medication you already take.

If you have more questions about this, talk with your doctor.

Is Norvasc taken long term?

Yes, doctors typically prescribe Norvasc as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should take Norvasc, talk with your doctor.

How Norvasc is taken

You’ll swallow Norvasc once per day. You can take it with or without food.

Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

The drugmaker hasn’t specified whether you can cut, crush, or chew Norvasc tablets. If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of Norvasc

It’s important that you do not take more Norvasc than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

Symptoms of Norvasc overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

• low blood pressure
• fast heart rate

What to do if you take too much Norvasc

If you think you’ve taken too much Norvasc, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for Norvasc. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of Norvasc without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take Norvasc exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• Will my dosage of Norvasc change if I take other drugs with it?
• How often will my dosage of Norvasc change?
• How does the dosage of Norvasc compare with the dosage of other drugs used for my condition?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.