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Labetalol and Norvasc...anyone use this combo??

bride711bride711 member
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Hi Ladies,

Went for my followup appointment today and my cardiologist is going to titrate me off my labetalol ( which is a pretty small dose at this point) and transition me over to norvasc. So I came home this evening and wanted to look into the medications and read up on the medication prior to adding the norvasc to my daily regimen. Is there anyone one out there that has used this combo or is at this time?? Is there any interactions? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Labetalol and Norvasc...anyone use this combo??

  • Breezy.LivesBreezy.Lives

    I'm quite late w a reply.  I was on labetalol during labor and norvasq for a bit immediately pp.  I'm back on norvasq now w/ an additional beta blocker as well.  You should be aware that norvasq can cause some impressive edema (swelling).  I tolerate a low dose, but the higher dose swelled me up like a freaking balloon, which was scary because I was still technically considered at-risk for pree and eclampsia.

    We also had a host of breastfeeding issues, including hypertonia in my son - apparently norvasq causes hypertonia in some people who take it, so it *might* have contributed to that - but I also think it could have been magnesium, whixh caused horrible muscle spsms for me as I was weaned from it.

    Hope some of that is helpful!

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