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I am taking this 3 medicines - bendroflumethiazide 5mg, spironolactone 25mg, and irbesartan 300mg. For over 10yrs I am having shoulder pain, leg pains but my GP says it is arthritis. I really worry that it imay these medication's causing me this problem. Especially IRBESARTAN. What do think? ## Hello, Earnie! How are you? It could be due to the Irbesartan or the Spironolactone, the latter especially if you're becoming dehydrated. How much fluid do you take in each day? The FDA lists other possible side effects as including nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension.

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I am male 69 and have had a full and active life.however wear and tear is resulting in a knee replacement surgery.at pre op it was found my BP was 190/80 the operation was cancelled and my GP prescribed Losartan 100mg..my BP is now 166/95 But the side effects are horrendous..anxiety,drepression,headache,dry cough,vomitting and the need to visit the bathroom 4-5 times nightly...I want the operation but not the side effects.any advice please I going crazy.... ## There are other medications you can try, many of them, actually. You just need to speak to your doctor about the problems you're having. The dry cough usually necessitates a change of medication, because unlike other side effects that usually go away with time, it tends to stick around. Other side effects, as reported by the F...

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Since taking coveram my weight has just piled on. Is that from the coveram ## Hello, Tina! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you've experienced. Yes, weight gain can be a side effect of most blood pressure/cardiac medications, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, headache, dizziness, increased urination and hypotension. Have you spoken to your prescriber? It may be better for you to try a different medication.

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Does Atenelol comes in a synthetic form only? ## Does Atenelol for high blood pressure comes in synthetic form only? ## Hello, Sandra! How are you? Are you suffering some reaction to it? Yes, there aren't any other direct forms of it available, but if you don't like it, there are other medications you could speak to your doctor about trying. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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Is Lupin 20 coinsidered a form of proviron? Proviron is used for controlling estrogen levels during steroid cycles to my understanding. It has been rumored that Lupin 20 is a form of or substitute for proviron. It doesn't sound correct Does it? ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Are you referring to a pink tablet with the marking LUPIN on one side and 20 on the other? If so, no, Lupin lists it as containing 20mgs of Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor that's used to high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was taking lisinopril 5mg for high blood pressure and had severe stomach and back pain after taking the med for 3 weeks. My MD switched me to amlodipine 5mg and the same side effects after 2 weeks. Since they are both calcium channel blockers, should I ask for a different class of drug to control my blood pressure? ## Hello, Susan! How are you feeling? These are not both calcium channel blockers, Lisinopril is actually an ACE inhibitor. It is also normal to experience side effects for the first 4 to 5 weeks you are taking a new medication, but they are typically transient and go away with time, once your body adjusts. However, if your pain is that severe, then yes, you may need to try yet another class of medications to lower your blood pressure. One option would be to try one of the ...

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hi, after taking numerous different meds which caused complete personality and energy shutdown, i finally tried aldactone. good for a while, then emotional quotient heading for zero, partner not happy , neither am i so lookinf for something to counter the lack of emotion or different hbp tab which doesnt have personality shutdown syndrome. anyone esle experienced this ? and found a solution ? thanks

out of metoprolol (2 days take 1x day each day; can't get untii toorrow ## Hello, Since I am not your doctor, I don't feel comfortable telling you what medication to substitute for the Metoprolol until you receive your next dose. If it were me, I'd consider calling your local pharmacy to see if they have any brand name or generic metoprolol that they could supply you with until you can get your full prescription. For future reference, I recommend calling your pharmacy in advance to make sure you will have your next prescription filled and ready to go before you run out- I hope that makes sense! You can learn more about this drug on the page for Metoprolol Details ## help! I was put on Lisinopril 10mg. today and am currently taking Metoprolol Succinate 25mg. What does Lisinop...

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Little white pill with 06E and SZ or ZS, depending on how you look at it. Blank on other side ## I believe you were looking at part of the imprint upside down. I think it's actually SZ 390 and the tablet contains 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide and 100mgs of Losartan and it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Learn more Losartan details here. Can you please double check and let me know if that's the correct imprint? Thanks! ## Yes 390 zs Thanks My prior meds was a different shape color and size. Just wanted to be sure this was correct before I start taking it. I see it was a different MFR from the last refill.

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I have suffered from insomnia for years. Tried one sleeping pill after another. Azor is not prescribed for sleeping as such but it did help for me for a while. After 6 months I found that I needed a higher dose to make me drowsy enough to sleep. But the side effect was drowsiness the next morning and headaches. It made me lethargic the next day and my productivity went down the drain. I accidently discovered a video clip on cannabis oil on youtube. I tried it out. (Cooked in olive oil) I never had a problem sleeping again. Never felt lethargic the next morning. I generally felt much healthier over all. And the spot of skin cancer I had disappeared in 3 months. Cannabis is unfortunately illegal mainly because if it was not many pharmaceutical companies would lose big business. Please edu...

The pill is white, about 1/2x1/4 and scored in the middle. The triangle image is a very small with an L shaped outline on two sides of the triangle. The flip-side of the pill has no markings except the score down the middle. ## m on one side and 3 on the other and triangle ## I have one of the same pills, but having trouble figuring out what it is also. If you find out let me know please. Thanks ## Regarding the original post with the logo and M, if I am understanding the description correctly, I believe the pill in question was a 25mg Metoprolol ER tablet. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Metoprolol is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and hypot...

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I have been taking 4mg Perindopril for a year.I am 68 and do not have any other medical issues. Blood pressure now stable at approx. 125/65. However I have a horrid rash around my nose which is steadily getting worse and resists any cream. This has been ongoing now for4 months and is now heading towards my cheek. The other side effect has been a continual runny nose, and recently dizziness. I am thinking of stopping Perindopril to see if my rash clears up and to monitor my blood pressure to see what happens. Should I stop completely or halve the dose for a time? ## Hello, Peggy! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Suddenly stopping such a medication isn't safe, because it could cause dangerous rebound elevations to your blood pressure and heart rate...

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is losartan potassium a blood thinner? ## Hello, Dave! How are you? No, the FDA classifies it as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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??I feel like my blood pressure is dropping and I get dizzy from taking two extra strength tablets. Is there anyone who knows why and recommendations to lessen the negative effect I.E. take with meal, specific vitamins or meds not to take! No other otc meds help...I don't want to give up taking this until I know if there is so strong I can do or take to minimize or stop the side effects I am experiencing... ## Hello, Gail! How are you? Did you mean Excedrin? If so, dizziness can be a normal side effect of it, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, stomach irritation, nervousness and insomnia. You may be able to mitigate it by taking it with food and not on an empty stomach. Have you ever checked your blood pressure, when you feel like that?

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I started Norvasc, 5 mg, on 12/29. I was switched from Lisinopril, because I was experiencing angioedema, a common side effect with Lisinopril. I've been on it for a few weeks and I am beginning to wonder if this drug is causing the scary side effects I've been experiencing. Yesterday my husband rushed me to the ER, because I suddenly couldn't remember how to put a leash on a dog, or do the most simple task like open the door. As he began to drive to the hospital my heart started pounding furiously and I seriously thought I might die. The ER told me it was a panic attack and sent me home with Ativan. Then this afternoon I awoke from a nap with my heart pounding furiously. It was pounding so hard that it was echoing in my head and I got very flushed. I called my doctor and sp...

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I have been on 2.5gm of bisoprolol fumaratd for 6 days hsving bad svt i feel so tierd no get up and go feel nausea sometimes too,will this get better ## Hello, Ang! How are you? Those can be normal side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience dizziness, headache and increased urination. Yes, they should improve, as your body gets used to the medication and eventually go away entirely, but it may take about 4 to 5 weeks. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for reply the tierdness did go but after 5 weeks my lightheaded symptoms returned ,so now on 5mg feeling tierd all over again low blood pressure too,will this go away,

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Atenol (25Mg) prescribed for high blood pressure. Went down to 112/58 this am and I am feeling dizzy, numbness of hands,feet, cold feet ## Hello, Em! How are you? Those can be side effects of this medication, as reported by the FDA. It may also cause nausea, headache and increased urination. However, given the numbness and the 58, it may not be the right medication for you and you may need to speak to your prescriber about switching to something else. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Let's start a nationwide campaign to bring the verapamil white 73-100 240 er (formally manufactured by Ivac) back. Write an individual letter to each member of the Teva Board of Directors, they made the decision to stop manufacturing it. Here is a link to get the information: tevapharm.com/about/corporate_governance/board_of_directors ## agree completely I was on ivax for 16 years and then teva kept it going and now they have stopped! I am so frustrated trying others as they all vary ## I have been on the 240ER 73-00 for almost 20 years. I have called several pharmacies and they say they can't get it. Some say its been discontinued. I've tried the brown pill and had serious side effects. I am now on the blue pill and am having shortage of breath. I will try e-mailing Teva so...

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8 months before i had a blood pressure of 148/110 and doctor prescriped olmin 20. I have taken regularly and bp is normal now. I want to discontinue the medicine. Is it possible to discontinue? ## No, you shouldn't discontinue it, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. If it's the only thing keeping your blood pressure at normal levels, it's just going to go back up again, if you stop the medication. Additionally, if you just stop taking it abruptly, it could cause a rebound effect that could result in dangerously elevated blood pressure levels and heart rate, which could put your life in danger. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I tapered myself off from 40mg of lisinoprol daily. After I had a pancreatitis attack, I lost 30 lbs in 2 weeks a...

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I have been taking 25mg Losartan ea. morning for two months but now I've read that I should not have any alcohol...does this mean I have to give up my wine with dinner each evening? ## Hello, Miranda! How are you? Well first, have you had any problems so far taking the medication and having a glass of wine with your dinner? Except in a couple of rare cases, the concern about combining most medications with alcohol is that it can aggravate the side effects, so you may feel more dizzy, drowsy and nauseous than usual. In relation to blood pressure and heart conditions, it's is generally believed that a glass of wine a day is beneficial, red wines have antioxidants, plus they can slightly lower your blood pressure and do some blood thinning, which decreases the work load on the hear...

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