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The effects of Norvasc during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. Norvasc should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Norvasc may appear in breast milk. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may tell you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until your treatment with Norvasc is finished.
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Norvasc is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Norvasc will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
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Norvasc is removed by the liver. Therefore, it may interact with other medications that rely on the liver for removal from the body. The effects of Norvasc may be increased or decreased depending on the drug it is taken with.
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If you miss a dose of Norvasc, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next one. In that case, skip the missed dose and go back to your schedule. Do not take double doses of amlodipine. This medication is most effective when it is used consistently according to the schedule recommended by your doctor.
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Vasodilation effect is gradually induced by Norvasc medication and can rarely lead to acute hypotension, but it is advisable to use caution while administering Norvasc. This is particularly applicable for patients with severe aortic stenosis. This medicine may lead to tenderness, swelling or bleeding of the gums soon after start of treatment. This can be prevented through careful brushing and flossing of teeth and massaging of the gums.
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