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When in the 24 hours is the tablet at its strongest. I seem to get all the side effects listed on this discussion thread. Is there an alternative drug for mild heart failure and branch bundle block? I was on flecainide for years and it worked perfectly ## Hi i take mine about 5 p.m so most of nasty effects can take place at night,i still feel rubbish no energy or get up and go but early days yet

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I am 58 years old, I normally taking Losartan 100mg-12.5 mg as per prescription but a pharmacist refilled the wrong dose i.e., 100mg-25mg and I did not noticed that until 3 weeks later. I took the first 25mg on 11/27/15 and 2 days later I got stomach pain, muscle pain, dark urine, loss of appetite, diarrhea and lost weight 9 pounds in 6 days. I felt better on the seventh day which was 11/3/15. My co-workers said I must have stomach flu because the above symptoms have gone after one week. Now I feel normal. Should I have an evaluation for my kidney and liver? Please advise, thanks! ## Hello, Saks! How are you feeling? The 12.5mg and 25mg listed is actually Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic that helps remove excess fluid from the body to help lower blood pressure. The symptoms you...

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the pharmacy gave me the wrong meds round small white pill with 128 on the front C on the back. . He supposed given me norvasc? Is this same meds.? ## Hello, Annie! How are you? The tablet with the C 128 marking is manufactured by Cipla USA and they list it as containing 10mgs of Amlodipine, so it is a generic for Norvasc. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I been taking losartan Hctz 100-25 daily for many years I excersize eat well. About 2 months ago this briefly happened for about a week.. Now again and it's bothersome. My readings are high 184/104 after sitting on couch. Palpitations sitting lying down.Feel better when outside fir some reason Seems to go into my throat also. I do have a goiter on thyroid/voice box. Very tired. Thought maybe from house, windows closed , pellet stove.. ## Are there any other significant changes that you can remember around the times this happens? Such as eating differently, drinking more liquids, sleeping badly, forgetting a dose of medication, not being active or etc? The 184/104 has the potential to be dangerous and you should consult your doctor. You may need to switch medications. The FDA lists t...

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small round pink pill with E101 marked on it. ## Hi Mary, I located an "oval" pink pill marked with E101, that is identified as Lisinopril 10mg, used for treating high blood pressure and heart failure. For verification, the pill itself is reported to be approximately 10 millimeters in size and is manufactured by Major Pharmaceuticals, with a National Drug Code of 0904-5808 I realized you mentioned that your pill was "round", but this is the closest match I could find; courtesy of NIH. I hope this helps!

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What kind of pill is small,round,white with the letters novo and the number 5 on one side and a line through the other side no writting ## Hi ray, I believe I located a match to your pill. Quoted below is the description I came across that appears to be identical to yours: "Each round, white tablet, bisected on one side and marked "NOVO" over "5" on the other side, contains 5 mg of pindolol. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium starch glycolate." Ref: chealth.canoe.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=144&rot=4 Learn More: Pindolol Details Please post back if you have any other questions or concerns regarding this! ## I found an orange ma...

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Had been taking metoprolol xl 25 mg one daily for years without issue. Due to recent heart palpitations my dr prescribed metoprolol tartrate 50 mg twice daily. Due to having a gluten sensitivity I have had reactions to the metoprolol tartrate from several pharmaceutical companies and have asked my dr to prescribe my metoprolol 25 mg xl as I had no gluten reactions to this medication. He granted my request and prescribed Metoprolol xl 25 mg twice daily. What I need to know is taking two metoprolol 25 mg xl the same as or equivalent to taking metoprolol tartrate 50 mg twice daily. Seem to be having some minor palpitations and feeling hungry all the time. ## Hello, JoJo! How are you? Did you get an answer from your doctor, yet? Because I have to agree that this isn't making sense, you ...

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I was taking lisinopril 20-12.5 developed cough and doctor switched for losartan 50-12.5 about a month ago but checked my bp and was high, can I take 1/2 a pill extra till I talk to the dr.? ## I was taking lisinopril 20-12.5 developed cough and dr switched about a month ago to losartan 50-12.5 today felt weird and checked my bp and it was high. Can I take an extra 1/2 pill till I talk to the dr..? ## Hello, Frankie! How are you doing? How his was it? And how long has it been since you made the switch? Have you tried calling your doctor to ask? Has anything else changed recently, such as more sodium in your diet? Any other new medications? ## I am now Taking Lisinopril 40 Lopressor 100 mg would like to discontinue Lisinopril can take Lopressor HTcz instead 100 /50 dose daily The water p...

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I have been on dyna indapamiide sr for a number of years, about 2 months ago my blood pressure increased, so my Dr added Prexum 4mgs to be taken together each morning, since being on the Prexum, I have developed a slight cough & an extremely runny nose, feels as if I have a permanent cold, which it isn't, could this be the prexum ? ## Hello, Cerys! How are you? Prexum is listed as containing the active ingredient Perindopril, which the U.S. FDA classifies as an ARB and yes, it can cause such symptoms as side effects, in some people that take it. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. You should speak to your doctor, as you may need to switch to a different medication. Once the cough starts, it doesn't usually go away. Is there anything e...

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I had a high blood pressure reading for about a week between 159/69 & 200/69. My doctor changed my meds from Exforge 10/320 once a day to HCTZ 25 mg 3x a week to Diltiazem 240 mg SR caps every 12 hours & Edarbi 80 mg once a day. Gradually I saw a reduction in my blood pressure i.e. between 120/59 & 130/59. However my pulse rate has dropped to fom 70's to between 50 & 55. Today my pulse dropped to 47. This is dangerously low. I left a message at my doctors office, but he has not contacted me back. I am very concerned about this extremely low pulse. Please let me know what I can do to lessen this side effect that I believe may be coming from the Diltiazem. ## Hello, Doris! How are you? When was your pulse that low, was it in a resting state, or during activity? Did you...

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Im on co-diovan 160 and bilocor 5mg twice a day + trepelene 25mg. My docter prescribed demetrin 10mg twice a day. I want to know if it is safe to use all these medications together. ## I haven't found any interaction information on Demetrin (Prazepam), but as far as the others go, there are potentially unsafe interactions found between all of your medications. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: The following applies to: Trepiline (amitriptyline) and Co-diovan (valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide)… "Hydrochlorothiazide and amitriptyline may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen ...

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MY HABY WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON FRIDAY CAUSE HIS BLOOD PRESSURE WAS 196/95 DR GAVE HIM AMTAS AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 10, AND HE WENT BACK AGAIN ON WEDNSDAY HE GA HIM INDO AMLODIPINE-5 IS IT OK TO BOTH MEDICATION? ## Hello, Lindiwe! How is your husband? If the doctor has instructed him to take both doses, then he should do so. That blood pressure reading is very high and could place his life in danger, so the medication has been prescribed to try to bring it down as fast as possible. The U.S. 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 am takin Coveram 5/5mg to control my blood pressure. There is any risky interaction if cialis 2.5mg is taken to improve rection? ## Hello, Maluco! How are you? Yes, there is a risk, it could cause your blood pressure and heart rate to drop too low, which may put you in danger. You should not combine these medications, unless your doctor approves. The U.S. FDA lists the other possible side effects of Cialis as including nausea, dizziness, stuffy nose and priapism. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi have just been prescribed 25mg clonidine as I have hot sweats not menopause as I am 68 since starting them 2days ago have felt so ill cannot sleep have cramps all over my body keep going to the loo every half hour Wad on tramadol for severe back pain can u help many thanks Suz ## When did you stop the Tramadol? Did you stop it cold turkey? It sounds like you may be dealing with some withdrawal effects, as well as side effects from starting the Clonidine. The typical side effects for Clonidine, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and loss of appetite.

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I have been told to check on Amlodipine, 5 mg, if it is time-released. I have been cutting my pill in half to take each half 12 hours apart. Does cutting it in half destroy its effectiveness as a blood pressure medication? ## Hello, Patty! How are you? No, Amlodipine is a regular release medication, so it is safe to cut the tablets. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry cough and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for your replies! I am still getting positive blood pressure readings by cutting the pill in half. My situation is that I quickly lost 10 lbs. from not being able to eat because of stomach pain, so I began to sense that the full 5 mg of amlodipine was too much all at once and was causing more ...

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plz send detail of amtas-at and amlong h tablets side effect. thanks ## I have a lady who works for me, she gets her medication from the government for free. She visits the Clinic once a month. She is on a high blood pressure pills called Austell AMLODIPINE 5mg but last week she was given Amtas AMLODIPIENBESILAAT10. She has concerns that this medication will be different and maybe even harmful. She only gets an appointment once a month and can therefore not go back to the Clinic right now. Can you please assist me in helping her. ## Hi, Tikku! Amtas-At contains the active ingredients Amlodipine and Atenolol, this combination is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. YOu can learn more Amlodipine details...

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Could the severe cystitis symptoms I am experiencing together with lower abdomen pain be caused by the 5mg of Ramipril I was prescribed for BP? I have tried all suggested remedies, and have had a urine check and have no sign of infection. ## Hello, Polly! How are you? I'm sorry that you're so miserable. Yes, it could, this medication is known to cause g.i. pain and discomfort as side effects, in some people that take it, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, headache and increases urination. Have you discussed the possibility of trying a different medication with your doctor?

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Hi, I have Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP) and chronic hypertension, recently my BP has been in the 150s/ 110s and higher. My doctor placed me on Concor before and now changed it to Concor AM to help get it under control. I'm in my early 30s and need help with finding the right medication that will help with my BP and not trigger an AIP attack. My doctor and I use the American Porphyria Foundation database to research drugs that are OK but they dont seem to have long term effects.

i have mitral valve proplase irregular heart beat pain in chest palpatations. my ekg at rest shows coranary heart disease of a 60 yr old. dr put me on metoprolol i take 35 mg per day i have been on it 4 days an have had no relief. when will it start to work? ## Hello, Jill! How are you? It can take about a month, before this medication reaches its full level of efficacy in your body to see how well it will work for you. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My mother is 56, and she was diagnosed with hypertension 5 years back. Since then, she has been taking stamlo 5 and stamlo 2.5, each once a day. I would like to know the side effects of this drug,( if any) short term and long term. ## my wife has been taking stamlo 5 mg for one month. she has swelling of feet and ankles and face.also dizziness and more frequent urination age 65.is it the side effect of the medicine. ## i have kidney and liver problem can i takestambo 5 for high bp ## @jagjit singh, Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, are all reported to be a common side effects of Stamlo (Amlodipine). Other side effects can include, but are not limited to the following: headache upset stomach stomach pain dizziness or lightheadedness drowsiness excessive tiredness flushi...

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