These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
Norvasc
Question: Recently, I have started taking Norvasc (5 mg) to lower my blood pressure. However, one of the side effects is that my skin complexion is red. I am a fair skin person and the Norvasc makes me even redder.
Answer: All the calcium channel blockers vasodilate somewhat. Some, like Procardia, have major effects on peripheral dilations, while others are less so. However, they all dilate the skin. I suspect this is the effect that you are seeing.
Norvasc
Question: Does this drug cause a loss of sexual urge?
Answer: Norvasc can cause decreased erections, but rarely does it cause a decrease in sexual drive. Some of the antidepressants like the SRI drugs will (prozac, paxil, etc.) as will other antidepressants.
