Norvasc and Appendicitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Appendicitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Norvasc (amlodipine besylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Aspirin, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Appendicitis when taking Norvasc. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 133,505 people who have side effects when taking Norvasc from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Norvasc?

Norvasc has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 136,738 Norvasc users. Check the latest studies of Norvasc.

What is Appendicitis?

Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) is found to be associated with 836 drugs and 894 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Appendicitis.

On Jul, 02, 2026

133,505 people reported to have side effects when taking Norvasc.
Among them, 88 people (0.07%) have Appendicitis.

Among these 88 people:

How long have people been on Norvasc when they have Appendicitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Appendicitis when taking Norvasc? *

female: 62.2 %
male: 37.8 %

What is the age of people who have Appendicitis when taking Norvasc? *

What are other drugs people take besides Norvasc? *

What are other side effects people have besides Appendicitis? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 20 people, 22.73%
Joint Pain: 16 people, 18.18%
Pneumonia: 16 people, 18.18%
Urinary Tract Infection: 15 people, 17.05%
Chest Pain: 14 people, 15.91%
Pain In Extremity: 14 people, 15.91%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 14 people, 15.91%
Fall: 14 people, 15.91%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 13.64%
Intestinal Obstruction: 11 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Joint Pain: 11 people, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 12.50%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 11.36%
Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 11.36%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 10 people, 11.36%
Constipation: 9 people, 10.23%
Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 8 people, 9.09%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 8 people, 9.09%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 8 people, 9.09%
Asthma: 8 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Appendicitis:

Appendicitis (894 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amlodipine besylate (the active ingredients of Norvasc) and Norvasc (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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