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Is there a difference between Lupin's 40 and Vintage's V4214 tablets ## Hello, James! How are you? They are just manufactured by different companies, but both Lupin and Vintage list them as containing 40mgs of Lisinopril. The FDA lists this medication as being most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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58 yo female on lisinopril 10mg for 1 yr. gfr 55 b4 script, now 39, keep loosing weight, feel really crappy and weak. all dr is cocerned with is cholesterol. BP ok on med. I stpd taking med for 5 days. 4 days bp 123/83, tdy creaping up so I will start again but because of gfr, i would like to take 1/2 dose. No heart problems otherwise. feedback appreciated ## The test should actually be reported twice more, a month apart each and then, if it stays low, your medication may need to be change and other tests done. I've had mine drop, before, due to dehydration. Once it was rectified, things returned to normal. There's also a chance that this drop to yours is just temporary, due to the Lisinopril, but may return to more normal levels as your body adjusts. However, the 55 was also sl...

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need to know if I may take irbesartan150/12 with 81mg aspirin? ## Hello, Rose! How are you? Aspirin and Irbesartan shouldn't be mixed, unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so, they tend to increase the toxicity of each other. The FDA classifies Irbesartan with HCTZ as being most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain increased urination, dehydration and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Small peach pill with a score on one side and N1007 on the other sidediane ## Hello, Di! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Northstar RX and they list it as containing 10mgs of Propranolol. The FDA classifies this medication as a non-cardioselective beta blocker that is used to treat various conditions, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, essential tremor, migraines and more. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Found these in my son's room. He is supposed to be recovering from narcotics. Not using anything. Why would he have these? ## These tablets are manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 5mgs of Amlodipine. The FDA classifies this medication as a calcium channel 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, increased urination and hypotension. Has this medication ever been prescribed for him?

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I take metoprolol tart 50mg 1 1/2 tabs daily and I also take Losartan/HCTZ 100-25mg 1 tab daily. I forgot to take my Losartan after lunch and now it is almost suppertime, when can I take the Losartan? ## You should take it as soon as you remember, unless it's into the next day and time for the next dose, then you should skip the missed one, unless your doctor instructs otherwise. Losartan is an ARB that is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination and hypotension. If you have a smart phone, there are many free apps available that will sound an alert, when you need to take your medication, so that can help you avoid missed doses in the f...

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Pill looks like M or W on one side and A 9 or AS on ofher..hard to make out ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? There is a round, blue tablet with an M on one side and A9 on the other that is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals. They list it as containing 5mgs of Amlodipine. The FDA classifies this medication as a calcium channel blocker, 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. Does that match the pill in question?

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while i am on Telmisartan, can i take alcohol? ## Hello, Win! How are you? You should check with your doctor, before imbibing. The FDA classifies Telmisartan as an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, depending on the condition being treated, alcohol may not be safe for you. Additionally, it can lower your blood pressure in moderate amounts, or raise it in higher amounts, plus it can be cardiotoxic. The Typical side effects of Telmisartan are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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could u tell me if soy is used as a filler in generic cozar{losartan} made byApotex Corp> ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? No, there are no soy ingredients listed for any of their dosages. But what are the markings on the tablet in question? Sometimes the manufacturer marked on the bottle is just a licensed distributor, rather than the actual manufacture. If you can post back with this information, I can double check for you. Losartan is classified by the FDA as an ARB 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 and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## white oval shape-one sideAPO-other sideLS 100 but the new prescription i picke...

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I found a small round pink pill with the letter V on one side and numbers 25/4 on the other side. What kind of pill is it? ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? Is the marking 25 43 V? If so, this tablet is manufactured by Vintage Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 0.3mgs of Clonidine. The FDA lists this medication as having several medical uses, including treating high blood pressure, anxiety and ADHD. Its side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood swings and sedation.

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I have been taking lisinopril for approximately 6 months over the last few weeks I have developed diarrhea associated with taking this. I am on no other meds. It has progressed to the point I feel I can not take this anymore. ## Hello, Tara! How are you? Yes, diarrhea is listed by the FDA among the possible side effects of Lisinopril. You may also experience headache, increased urination, dry cough, stomach pain and hypotension. Have you consulted your doctor? There are other medications you can try, it seems this one might not be the best one for you.

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I been on metoprolol for 2 half weeks. I had know side effects until 5 days ago. I started have dizzyness and was very tried. My dr. told me to cut it in half once a day and now I'm lightheaded all day and still tired. I don't know if this normal or not but can someone help!!! Is this going to go away soon cause Im trying to stop taking it all together. Oh Im taking it for pvcs. ## Hello, Tasha! How are you? Yes, those can be normal side effects of the medication, as listed by the FDA, since it is a beta blocker. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, headache and increased urination. However, they should taper off in severity and then go away entirely, in a few weeks, once your body adjusts to the medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you verwon,...

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Could switching from the red colored pill to a white benazepril cause clay colored stool? ## Hello, Tena! How are you? That could be the sign of a problem, so you need to report this to your doctor and have it checked out. Most blood pressure medications come with a warning to see your doctor immediately, if you develop clay colored stool. The FDA classifies this medication as an ACE inhibitor and 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 in a remote place in Panama with no chance to get to a doctor for 6 weeks. I am running out of amlopres 5 that i take for high blood pressure 140/100 w/o & 130/90 with. My wife has Metropolol 50mg on hand. When I run out of mine can I take that? Should I take 1/2 or 1/4? Or am I better to wait 6 wks and get amlopres 5?

does this medicine causes weight gain?? ## Hello, Ann! How are you? The FDA lists Amlodipine and Valsartan as most commonly being used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Yes, weight gain is among its typical side effects, but it's usually only around 10pounds. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My wife has been on Letairis for just 2-days and she is already vomiting. What should she take to control the vomiting. I would appreciate any suggestions. We will call our physician on Monday. ## Hello, Jimbo! How is your wife doing? I'm sorry about the problem she's having. However, with BPH, she shouldn't take anything, without her doctor's approval. Many things could interact dangerously, or aggravate her condition. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Letairis as possibly including nausea, edema, low red blood cell levels, sinusitis and hot flashes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm trying to find what kind of pill is small and orange with an H on one side and 38 on the other. ## Hello, Domino! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Hetero Drugs and they list it as containing 10mgs of Hydralazine. The FDA classifies this medication as a vasodilator that is used to help lower blood pressure, as well as to treat some other medical 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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My husband is having problems with no for the past couple of months.. He has hypertension ranging from 170/110 to 150/90...he was given metoprolol 25 by the doc .. But yesterday he started feeling very restless towards the evening and was sweating badly and there was uneasiness in the body .. We went to the doc today and he has been diagnosed with perpetual hypertension and is advised the below medicines Met XL 50- 2 times a day Telma 40- 1 a day along with nerve up and gem cal etc... Please advise if its ok to take such high doses at this stage... Ate there any side effects for the same.. ## Hi, Latika! How are you? All medications carry the risk of causing side effects, even over the counter products. And yes, higher doses may be necessary for awhile to bring his blood pressure down a...

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after walking at a normal to brisk pace, the insides of both legs tingle from my feet all the way to the groin area, but not on the outsides of my legs. I want to know what is causing this. I'm 77 and this started a few weeks ago. ## Hello, Little Mouse! How are you? I'm not a doctor, so I can't say with certainty, but that symptom is usually due to a change in circulation. The exercise is increasing blood flow to muscle areas that don't normally have some much freely moving through them. Do you have any medical conditions, such as a heart issue, or high blood pressure? Are you on any medications? There are many things that could cause it, including age. But only your doctor can say for sure. ## Thank you for your response. I had been curious about a "change in circu...

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In what condition of a patient does doctors prescribe metoprolol (Amlopin M 50) pills? ## Amlopin-M actually contains Amlodipine and Metoprolol, it is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## first Ampine M was prescribed and consumed. But in the present place of residence this was not available and instead Amplopin M was used. The patient suffers from headache, heaviness in rectum, lack of focus and understanding and decision. ## Does intake of Amlopin M for hypertension, for more than 3 yrs,cause constipation problem .If yes what is the alternative drug which won't cause constipation.

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