Blood Pressure Forums (Page 109)

I am on Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. My Doctor says I can double up on this medication, as I have reasonably high blood pressure. I am allergic to Sulfa drug. Will this be fine? ## Hello, Bren! How are you doing? Yes, it should be if your doctor says so. If you were allergic to it, you'd likely have already discovered that. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. A higher dosage may cause you to experience these more intensely. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Started taking Verapamil for chronic migraines--started with low dose and gradually increased. As I increased, the joints in both elbows became so painful, hard to put on a jacket or open a jar...muscles in arms are also very sore...both arms are equally sore. I am a strong person, had no trauma to the arms, and problem only started with verapamil use. Doctor does not believe it's the medication, but pharmacy told me joint pain could be a side effect. So confused...I love verapamil as it has taken my chronic headaches/migraines away and I love it! but can't handle this joint/arm pain much longer---any input would be fantastic! ## Hello, Skunkbuns! How are you? Yes, even the U.S. FDA lists that among the possible side effects, but your doctor may not be away of it. Most doctors d...

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Can Chlorthalid be responsible for extremely blurred vision? I awoke two nights in a row with hazy blurred vision that subsided after walking around and splashing cold water in my eyes. I have been taking a low dosage 12.5 MG of Chlothalid for about a week. ## Yes, though it is listed a very rare side effect, Myopia can occur. Learn more Myopia details here. Have you talked to your doctor? It's probably not the right medication for you and it may be best that you try something else. Learn more Chlorthalidone details here. ## Hi Im on my Third round of medicines for mu BP... This time im on chlorthalidone 25 mg un the Morning! Also this my Third day taking these meds! Since about 1 o'clock today I'm experiencing a really bad headache only around my temples. I've taking Ty...

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Has anyone ever broke out in a itchy hives rash while taking this med..and how can you flush it out ## Hello, Jo! How are you? I'm very sorry about the hives. That would actually be considered an allergic reaction, rather than a side effect. Other symptoms, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include dizziness, swelling and trouble breathing. Only time will flush it out. Have you informed your doctor? You will likely need to switch to a different medication.

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Hi, I am 53 years old. I had mild heart attack in May. After that I have been using Cardace 2.5mg for 3 months. 2 months back my dr. Increased the does to 5m. I have recently noticed a severe effect on my libido for the last 2 weeks. 2 weeks back My dr. advised me to reduce the dose again to 2.5 mg. No change. Now my dr. advised me to stop cardace and observe for 2 weeks. My questions are does Cardace affect the libido?? Is this effect permanent or will it disappear if cardace is stopped? Can you pls answer me. {edited for privacy} ## Hello, Captain! How are you? Yes, that is a possible side effect associated with most blood pressure and cardiac medications. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination, as listed by the FDA. And yes, it also usually goes a...

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my husband is concerned about his hair loss..his hair stylist said it could be his BP med..should he try to wean off it and see? ## Hello, Melody! How are you? If he has high blood pressure, then he can't just stop taking a medication for it. He needs to speak to his doctor about trying a different medication. Several blood pressure medications can cause hair loss as a side effect, as listed by the FDA, along with nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. However, not all of them do and there shouldn't be a problem with him trying a different one. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi Everyone! I started taking Metoprolol Er Succinate about a week ago. My heart rate was spiking too high while working out. After a stress test my doctor thinks I have a thyroid problem and but me on the medicine until I get my blood results back. The thing is I am only 22 years old. I would like to go out drinking tomorrow with my friends. I am thinking about not taking my medicine that night ( I usually take it at night) to avoid possible side effects. Has anyone drank on this medicine before? Am I good to go? I saw online it may make side effects worse but I am mainly concern whether mixing the two is fatal or not. I want to get better but I also don't want to give up my youth. Please help! ## I take it also, since 2008 I believe. Doc prescribed it to me for my palpitations. I ...

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I have been taking metoprolol tartrate 50 mg cut in half so 25 mg twice a day for 8 years. I been having bad side effects and convinced doctor to take me off Metoprolol. My new High blood pressure med is Atacand 8 mg.. So no wean off just stopped cold turkey and replaced with the Atacand. Today is day one my blood pressure is within the normal but my heartbeats are up about 15 bpm. It's like my adrenals are working again. Feel great already going to meditate daily and try to stay calm to keep the heartbeats down. Has anyone else ever stopped beta blockers cold turkey like I described about any insights would help? ## Hello, Annie! How are you? Yes, I have. Beta blockers usually don't agree with me, so though I tried several, I ended up having to stop them all cold turkey and rep...

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I taje two and a half mg bisoprozol & 10 mg of Crestor daily. ## Hello, Robert! How are you? Yes, as long as they've both been prescribed for you. As listed by the FDA, you may experience side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and joint.muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on perindopril 4mg for a couple of months now and two weeks after starting the medication I started to developed a weird kind of heat rash on my chest, face and back. I wasn't sure what it was at first so my doctor ordered blood tests to make sure it wasn't anything sinister.. all tests came back negative which I was relieved but it still doesn't explain the ongoing rash that seems to come and go. My doctor suggested stopping the perindopril and see if the rash goes...It has been around a week now and I still have the rash. Does anyone know how long it takes for Perindopril to leave the body? ## Hello, Jason! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. A rash can be a side effect of this medication in some people that take it, as listed b...

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Has anyone else had problems with body spasms and lisinopril? ## Hello, Chad! How are you? This isn't listed among the common side effects by the FDA. They typical include nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, dry mouth and increased urination. However, if you're becoming dehydrated, that could cause such a symptom. Have you experienced any dizziness upon standing or moving suddenly?

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Pliva 467, pink pill.....what is it? ## Hello, Jay! How are you? Pliva lists this tablet as containing 10mgs of Propranolol. The FDA classifies this medication as a beta blocker that is 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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small round white pill nothing on one side ## Hello, Evo! How are you? This pill is actually listed as being a pale yellow. It is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 5mgs of Bendroflumethiazide and Nadolol. 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 dehydration, as listed by the FDA. Is there anything else I can help with?

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The pale yellow pill is oblong with a 337 on one side & a C on the other side. ## Hello, Gram! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals and they it as containing 50mgs of Losartan and 12.5mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide. The FDA lists this as being used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Trying to identify this pill. It has a split on one side and the number 5on opposite side can someone help me plz?! ## Hello, Lynn! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 5mgs of Lisinopril. The FDA classifies this medication as an ACE inhibitor that 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, dry cough and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was taking Losartan for a few months and my hair started to thin. Found out this is a side effect of Losartan. Asked doctor for different Rx, she prescribed Nisoldipine. I was taking Lysinopril before Losartan and took Chlorthalidone with those. Can I continue taking the Chlorthalidone with the Nisoldipine? It helps me keep potassium. ## Hello, Glo! How are you? Yes, unless your doctor has instructed you not to take it. I don't store potassium either, so we've had to play with medications quite a bit to keep my level normal. The FDA lists the typical side effects for Nisoldipine as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can you go through withdrawals from clonidine 0.1 twice daily only if used for 5 days? I have been on Methadone and Opana for a number of years now. I made the decision to get off the Meds and battle the withdrawals. ER Doctor gave me clonidine the help with symptoms have been on them for 5 days and ready to get off it. Any answers on timeframe or relevant info greatly appreciated. Main question is. "Is five days of clonidine 2x daily enough to experience withdrawal symptoms after done taking?" ## Hello, Louis! How are you? No, there shouldn't be any major issues after taking it for such a short period of time, especially since it is not an opiate. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, anxiety, dizziness and loss of appetite....

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I recieved a refill on my metoprolol succ er 25mg, but this time instead of my usual round mylan I recieved the oval par brand. After taking half (12.5 mg) I felt great for the first few hours, but then after eating rapid heart rate, which is a problemI didn't have with the mylan brand. Has anyone else had their metoprolol switched from mylan to par or vice versa? Did your body ever adjust? Im also just wondering if the par has a shorter half life, it seemed to dissolve as soon as it hit my mouth, that didnt happen with the mylan pills. ## Hello, Sarena! How are you? Are you supposed to be taking just half a tablet? Did you actually check your heart rate, or did it just feel like it was fast? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, diz...

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Can Toprol xl contribute to Reynauds Syndrome ? My extremites (fingers) are cold and turn white/red. ## Hello, APIZZANUT1! How are you? Yes, it can, most blood pressure/cardiac medications can do so. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may also include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and stomach pain. It would be best to speak to your doctor about trying a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you... I will review with doctor.

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I would like to know the side effects of medicine Pin Ohm -10 taken for blood pressure control ## I daily take one Pin Ohm 10 after breakfast since last about a year. since lat about 15 days I have some problems with my throt. At time there is plum accumulation and by gargling with salt water it is removed Now I feel there is some relief but not fully gone. Is it because of Pin Ohm

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