What is amlodipine?
Amlodipine (generic Norvasc) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Taken alongside other drugs and lifestyle changes, amlodipine may help reduce your chances of having a stroke or heart attack.
Before taking amlodipine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart failure or heart or liver disease. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
What are common side effects of amlodipine?
While adverse reactions to amlodipine are rare, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects including swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs;
headache; upset stomach; nausea; stomach pain; dizziness or lightheadedness; excessive tiredness; or flushing.
Rare, more serious adverse events have been known to occur, such as frequent or severe chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and fainting. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information about adverse reactions you may experience while taking amlodipine, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
Yes! Talk to a provider to get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
Amlodipine is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed healthcare provider.
If you're looking for a prescription, book a telehealth appointment to talk to a provider who can write a new prescription or refill an existing prescription. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your healthcare provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
You can learn more about amlodipine by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about amlodipine, its side effects, and dosage information:
Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
