Blood Pressure Forums (Page 110)

I do not have high blood pressure. My doctor has me on Losartan 100mg because I have diabetes. I do not have kidney problems. I've been told by many people not to take medicine for prevention. What do you think? ## Hello, Joan! How are you? It is very common for a doctor to prescribe such a mediation to help protect the kidneys from the possible damage that may occur from diabetes. Thus, your doctor most likely hasn't prescribed it to prevent high blood pressure. In this case, it would be best to follow your doctor's instructions. 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? ## He also has me on pravastatin for high cholesterol which I ...

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What is this? It is Round, White with a 10 on one Side and flat and blank on other side. ## It just has a 10 on it? I think this is going to be really hard to narrow down, there are quite a few over the counter items with the number 10 on them that match this description. You could pay to have it lab tested, but that would be expensive. I am sorry, I wish I could be of more help. Was it found in the U.S.? ## Lisinopril 10mg ## Roughly 2 centimeters wide. Round, blank on one side, the number 10 on the other, no score mark or other markings.

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I have been taking Totamol(Atenonol) for quite a number of years now. I switched a couple of times to other medicines to treat my high blood pressure due to serious and numerous side effects. Once again on the Atenolol 50mg, daily and amlodipine, 5mg, blue round pill. The combination of these two pills is shedding my hair excessively. I am a 57 year old black woman and this is very traumatic for me. As I live in the Caribbean, my GP, does not take any interest in my complaint regarding my hair loss. At the moment I have a boyish crew cut, which makes me look very manly and unattractive. This has led to me feeling depressed at times, because I know that doctors here don,t see this as a problem especially at my age. Can you please recommend those blood pressure pills that do not have hair...

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DOES PROLONG USE CAN CAUSE B.P.P.V ## Benign Paroysmal Position Vertigo is usually caused by a disorder of the inner, it is generally not caused by medications. Cardace-AM contains the active ingredients Ramipril and Amlodipine, they are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. What they can cause, which you might be experiencing is Orthostatic Hypotension, it happens when sudden movements, such as sitting or standing up cause your blood pressure to drop too low. You can experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, vertigo and nausea. Being dehydrated can also cause it and since most blood pressure medications increase urinary frequency, you should make sure that you are taking in enough fluids. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Does car...

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First day of verapamil 240er and wit in 2 hours of taking skin on palms had bue spots and extremely cold. Also had chills and BP up to 144 /70..was normal in am Chills continued all day. Began to fell better about 12 hours lster ## Hello, Sep! How are you doing? Sorry about the problems you experienced. These can be normal side effects of taking Verapamil, since it does work on blood flow, to lower blood pressure. The blood pressure elevation was most likely just due to your worrying about it and being active during the day. Learn more Verapamil details here. But that coldness of extremities doesn't usually go away, like other side effects will as you get used to the medication. Have you consulted your doctor? This might not be the right medication for you to take. ## have been take...

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I found a pill in my house. I have teenagers running in and out all of the time and I am trying to identify this pill. Thank You. ## I guess it would help if I described the pill. Small blue round pill with 149 and what looks like a logo on top of 149. ## Hi, Jenny! How are you? Does the logo look kind of like a stylized E, like it's almost in italics? If so, this tablet contains 10mgs of Midodrine, which is mainly used to treat orthostatic hypotension. Learn more Midodrine details here. Side effects may include nausea, headache, feeling of pressure in the head and facial flushing. ## Could be adco xanax 1mg?. Not the best imoa 5/10 @ the most

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have taken 2 pills...is this amount so insignificient that I can simply stop taking further pills? ## What has your doctor advised? Are you on other medications? That isn't many pills and, in theory, there shouldn't be a problem stopping, after just taking a few, but there is really no way of knowing the effect it will have on any particular person, so you should only do so under medical supervision. I took Metoprolol for over a month and was able to stop, but it was because I was switched to a different, but similar medication to keep the rebound effects under control, though there were still some slight elevations to my heart rate and blood pressure. ## Doctor, I had little blurred vision n doctor admitted 5 days with steroids n prescribed m 30 mg wysoline(20mg-10mg-0), after ...

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I am 54 years old, on Coveram 5/10 and I'm pretty certain that I could manage my blood pressure on my own with diet and exercise. I think I was put on it too hastily without really giving these other ways a good go first. I want to stop taking Coveram and try on my own. What are the risks in stopping Coveram suddenly? ## Hello, Jules! How are you? It could cause your blood pressure and heart rate to rebound, which could cause them to hit dangerously high levels. When going off of a medication like this, you should taper off slowly, with your doctor's supervision. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. What are your current levels? ## My doctor has said that I should be 130/...

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Taking for high BP. First night VERY bad headache at 5am. Next 3 nights took half doze, now waking up with medium pain lingering headache in morning. Been taking for 5 days but headaches are showing no signs of improvement. Has anyone had a similar trend in experience and can I expect it to get better?? Am also very thirsty! ## Hello, Mart! How are you? Headaches can be a side effect of this medication, along with the thirst. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness and increased urination. The side effects should taper off after about 4 to 5 weeks, as your body gets used to the medication. If they don't, or if they get worse, you should consult your doctor as this may not be the right medication for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi i have been taking amolopadine for 3 weeks now no side effects but not sure if its the tablet or my anxeity have a little pain in my right side upper chest comes and goes lasts for about hour then goes it starts about 4 hours after taki g tablet ive no dizzines no shortness of breath etc asciated with heart attack is this common side effe t ## Hello, Karen! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Any time you experience chest pain, you should have it checked out by your doctor to be safe, except in cases where someone has something such as GERD or costochondritis, in which case they know the pain is due to an already diagnosed condition. What are you blood pressure readings and heart rate, when it happens? It can sometimes cause such side effects, in som...

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I've just came on 10 mg of propranolol taken it for 4 days now. I've been having mood swings a lot and getting head zaps.. Is this the tablets getting into my body and trying to get used to it? ## Hello, Caitlin! How are you? Yes, this medication can cause those types of symptoms, in some people that take it. The FDA lists the other possible side effects as including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. If they get severe or don't go away in 4 to 5 weeks, then you should consult your doctor as it may not be the right medication for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Small 5-10 lb Chihuahua may have invested up to 30 - 20 mg Lisinopril. Need to know what to do? Dog is randomly yelping + tremoring ## Hello, Tina! How is your pup doing? You should take your chihuahua to a veterinarian, as soon as possible. There's a risk of liver damage, or possibly death, if it causes his blood pressure and heart rate to drop too low. This medication can safely be used in dogs, but the dosage it usually different, as well as the dosing duration. 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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Hi. I suffered a brain injury 14 years ago and have since been through various meds to help control depression, anxiety and digestive issues. I ve been through several anti deppressant drugs like fluoxetine, zoloft, sertraline, citralopram and some others that i can't remember. I ve had adverse effects from all of them, my neurologist says it may not be direct depression but a chemical imbalance in my brain. My new gp said that as i ve had a bad reaction to the other mentioned pills that I should try propanalol 10mg 3 times daily to slow my heart down and therefore ease my anxiety. The 10mg propanalol gave me horrible nightmares and difficulty getting to sleep. I told the doctor and she proceeded to put me on 80mg slow release. I ve been taking them for 4 weeks, 1 daily in the morni...

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has anyone experienced leg cramping while taking lisinopril? How long were you taking before the cramps started? Are the cramping in one or both legs? When does the cramping occur, at night or while walking or during exercise or some other time? Have you found anything to help with the cramping or did you stop taking the drug?Any other details you could provide would be great, thank you ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? Usually, leg cramping is caused by dehydration, a lack of potassium, or both, since once can lead to the other. It tends to be due to the fact that this medication can increase urinary output as a side effect. Others, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Have you consulted your doctor?

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Hi I am 67 years, recently I had a stoke for high BP Dr. advised me with the following tablets. Can you tell me why these tablets are taken, side effects. I also want to know if i had to take this lifelong 1. Clopitab A 75/150 mg (0-1-0) 2. Olmat 40 mg (0-0-1) 3.Metpure-XL 50 mg (1-0-0-) 4.Storvas 40mg (0-0-1) ## Hello, Hasnath! How are you? Storvas is a statin medication that is used to help lower cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Clopitab is used as a blood thinner to prevent clotting. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Metpure XL contains a time released formulation of Metoprolol, which is used to treat high ...

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On one of the sides of the pill has a capital P and the number 10 with a line in the middle of it ## Is it an orange tablet? If so, it's manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 10mgs of Propranolol. The FDA classifies this medication as a beta blocker that is used to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure and certain cardiac issues. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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I've been on metoprolol for about 2 months now went to er for anxiety and of coarse my bp was high they put me on metoprolol but im on lisinopril 10 mgs a day since taking metoprolol I've felt awful just sluggish and weak tired aanxiety up can't eat ot sleep just so tired I quit taking it yesterday none today the doctor said I could any more info this please reply ## Hello, Tammie! How are you doing? A sudden withdrawal from the Metoprolol may cause some elevation to your heart rate and blood pressure, as listed by the FDA, but the Lisinopril should help keep it from hitting dangerous levels. Thus, you should be able to stop, as your doctor instructed. But make sure to seek medical attention, if your blood pressure and heart rate do start to go too high. Is there anything el...

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i was given a round, not oval, pink pill says e101 on it and manufacturer is Sandoz. Sandoz does not show a round pink pill for the 10 mg lisinopril on their website, only an oval one. Could i have been given the wrong pill? ## Wow! I got exactly the same thing yesterday and was just looking for answers. My last Lisinopril 10mg tablets were oval. These are round, by Sandoz and have the E 101 on them. The description on the bottle says "oval pink tablet". Did they just change the shape? I hope we find answers. I didn't take one tonight, but I did last night. I am going to call the pharmacist in the morning. It probably IS our Lisinopril but the shape was changed??? ## I just double checked the imprint/pill description and even though the shape is round instead of oval, what y...

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After angoeoplsty i had bp around 120/75 for 2 mnths but dr when reduced Met Xl 25 to 12.5 my bp went up to 146/85 n heart rate frm low 50s to 85 90 now 2nd Dr gave me metxl 50 cardace (ramipril )2.5 eptus 25 after bfa st ecospurin 75 (reduced after 5 months rm 150) prax 10 after lunch Attorva 40 (increased from 20)cardac2 2.5 after dinner) my question ll this continue now BP 130/77 n heart rate between 62 to 70. My worry is this effect of reduction me to prolog and not having Eptus25 and ramiprill2.5?

Little round blue pill with M on one side and C31 on the other side. ## Hello, Becky! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 3.125mgs of Carvedilol. This is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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