Mylan received final approval from the FDA on Tuesday, granting the company 180 days of market exclusivity for the production of the 2.5-mg, 5-mg, and 10-mg amlodipine besylate tablets.

Dear Dr. Roach: My doctor put me on Norvasc 10 mg to keep my blood pressure normal. Since Norvasc is a calcium-channel-blocking medicine, can I still take my calcium and vitamin D-3 supplements?

The maximum recommended dose is 10/320/25 mg. If taken too close to bedtime, the patient may need to wake up to urinate. Therefore, it is best to take this medication at least 4 hours before bedtime.