Compare Norvasc vs Diovan

Compare Norvasc

vs Diovan

Compare Norvasc to Diovan. To make a decision about Norvasc vs Diovan, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Norvasc or Diovan

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Uses of Norvasc

Norvasc is also known by the generic name Amlodipine

USES:
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Uses of Diovan

Diovan is also known by the generic name Valsartan

USES:
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Norvasc and Diovan Have 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Norvasc and Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Norvasc and Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Norvasc and Diovan.

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Norvasc Has 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Diovan

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

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Diovan Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Norvasc

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

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Norvasc and Diovan Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Norvasc Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Diovan

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvasc but not Diovan.

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Diovan Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Diovan

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Norvasc and Diovan Treat 6 Conditions in Common

High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is treated by both Norvasc and Diovan.

Norvasc has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Norvasc.

Norvasc Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Severe Hypotension - Severely Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis - Severe Narrowing of the Aortic Heart Valve is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Diovan has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Diovan.

Diovan Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Diovan.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Diovan.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Diovan.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Diovan.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Diovan.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Diovan.

Contraindication Warnings

Biliary Obstruction - Blockage of a Bile Duct is a contraindication of Diovan.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Diovan.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Diovan.

Norvasc - Symptoms of overdose may include
fainting, severe dizziness.

Diovan - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.