You could be onto something. MS most always gets the blame 1st, but you never know. Maybe it's not-such a coninqidink.
You make a very good point for us all to always be aware of new side effects and changes in meds. In the end it may be just a coincidence, but there is a good chance it's not.
According to a competitor's site - some CCB's can increase urine output and some CCB's can relax the bladder, allowing urine to "escape." Mine doesn't merely escape - that sounds like its sneaking out of the house after dark LOL
Their advice of course is to let the doctor know that it may be making the incontinence worse - which is what I will do.
I can't possibly be the only person here on this site with MS but also taking a blood pressure medicine - this is a SE all should be aware of in case the problem comes up.
be well,
L
Hi Lulu,
Sounds like a bit of a co-incidence to me, and I don't believe in those! if your were having problems BEFORE and then you started a new drug with a possible s/e of bladder problems then probably the Norvasc has compounded the issue.
To me that would sound about right eh? Just like Ren said , drugs effect people in different ways. Good to see your on the case and calling your Doc's to sort it out.
Debs
thanks Ren,
I was already having bladder issues but around the time I began the Norvasc the issues became much more urgent and impossible to work around. I'll be calling my doctors.
thanks,
L
I was taking Norvasc and did not experience any change in my bladder issues. I was switched to different calcium channel blocker and it didn't impact my bladder either. However, I would definitely follow-up as planned because it may a contributing factor. Different drugs affect different people in different ways.
I wish you luck on finding a solution!
Ren