Can you drink Caffeinated drinks with Blood Pressure Meds (norvasc)?

Question

I need a cola or iced tea every now and then but I am not sure if norvasc has any interaction with caffeine

Answer 1

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

Drinking caffeinated beverages shouldn't be a problem with Norvasc®. I could find no special mention of any reactions in the information I found (See the links below).

However, it should be noted that caffeine does add to problems with high blood pressure. Please do yourself a good turn and use it in moderation.

Terry (A Dr. Pepper addict with High Blood Pressure)

Source(s):

MedlinePlus - Amlodipine (Norvasc®)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi…

Drugs.com - Norvasc®
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/norvasc.html

Norvasc.com - Official site
http://www.norvasc.com/high-blood-pressu…

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Asker's Comment:

was very detailed and gave links that I could look at for more information

Answer 2

You should have no problems with interaction of caffeinated beverage with norvasc.
Regular consumption of moderate amounts of caffeine has little effect on BP either. Some people have a tendency to get palpitations (noticing their heart beating rapidly or skipping beats) with caffeine consumption so be sure to indulge only in moderation.

Answer 3

It should be OK as long as it is just " every now and then". Caffeine is a stimulant and if,consumed in large quantities, it could effect your heart rate which, can also affect high blood pressure. Grapefruit juice can cause increased effects of Norvasc. It's always best to ask the advice of your Doc.

Source(s):

Medical Professional, RN. Internal Medicine