A Norvasc generic will not be manufactured until the current patent expires in 2007. While multiple companies are expected to make a Norvasc generic drug once the patent expires, Mylan Pharmaceuticals has already received final approval to make three different strengths of generic Norvasc: Amlodipine Besylate tablets 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg.

Norvasc dosing will vary from patient to patient, depending on your age, what you are treating, other existing medical conditions, and other medicines you may already be taking. Most adults taking Norvasc typically start off with 5 mg per day, but depending on whether you are reaching your treatment goal or if side effects occur, [...]

Some people who take Norvasc experience headaches as a side effect. However, when these headaches do occur, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated with headache relief medication. Also, headaches in people taking Norvasc are usually more common during the first few weeks of treatment. If you are [...]

Norvasc uses are focused on treating high blood pressure, certain types of chest pain, and coronary artery disease. Using Norvasc regularly can help relax blood vessels and cause better blood flow, which, in turn, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risks that may occur with long-term high blood pressure. Norvasc uses in children ages 6 [...]

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.