Does norvasc cause ED?
Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, amlodipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to take when you have chest pain. Side effects: Sometimes: blood disorders, development of breasts in men (gynecomastia), impotence, depression, insomnia, tachycardia – in 1 in 1,000 users Please see the web pages for more details on Amlodipine (generic name) Norvasc (brand name).