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I've been taking Metoprol for about 4 months now to help prevent A-Fib episodes, but since I've been taking it, first I had a location on my back that would itch, and now most days I have a dull ache, or tired feeling between my shoulder blades, it comes and goes. Another strange thing, is some days I get to feeling burpy, not forcefully, just in a minor but on-going way. Didn't have any of this prior to taking this medication. ## Hello, Karen! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the issues you're having. Metoprolol is classified by the FDA as a beta blocker and they have been known to cause such issues in some people that take them, sometimes to the point where they had to switch to something else to treat their conditions. Other side effects may possibly include n...

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I've been getting a liaison on my tonque now for about a yr. I've had it checked it comes and goes the Dr. Says its not a cancer ,something maybe with acidity in my stomach?? I've been on 2.5 lisinopril for over 4 yrs. this and vitamins is all i take .i do have acid reflux A Indian Dr. I go to said its probably from my medication can someone please refer me this is very uncomfortable and if its something im consuming i could change it . ## Hello, Cozy! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. I think that your reflux is the most likely cause, but I am not a doctor. However, do you take anything to treat it? Such as an antacid or PPI? A medication like Lisinopril, which the FDA classifies as a ACE inhibitor that's most commonly used to treat hi...

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I want to know if my partners symptoms could be caused by ramipril. For the past few days he's had sickness, dizzy spells, passing out, he seems anxious about things and very short tempered, he sleeps all the time but is permanently exhausted, loss of appetite, strange dreams. It started boxing day. We went to his gp but he dismissed the cause was due to the drug and suggested stress. We asked if we should come on our holiday and the gp advised we did and to continue to take his ramipril. We've spent the whole week in our room and are just wanting to come home. I'm so worried about him and I don't know what to do for the best. Should he keep talking ramipril, which he was prescribed for high blood pressure, or stop to see if his symptoms improve. ## Hello, 53 years old, ...

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orange thick round tablet with letters par 028 on one side, other sides blank ## Found a match it's Hydralazine 50 mg, which is a direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used to treat hypertension by acting as a vasodilator primarily in arteries and arterioles. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## What if I missed my dose, can I double it at night?

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Losartan LU/P23 white same as E/47 green ? ## Hello, Marc! How are you? Yes, the one with the LU P23 marking is manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals and the one with the E 47 marking is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals, both list them as containing 100mgs of Losartan, so they've just been manufactured by different companies. The FDA classifies this medication as being an ARB, which is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, that may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 69 years old. I have been taking Amlokind 5mg for the last 3 years. My blood pressure is about 140/80. There is no pain in the body but my feet get swollen sometimes. Is it alright to take only half a tablet to see whether it reduces swelling without increasing blood pressure? ## My problem is solved! Taking only half a tablet has helped. Now there is no swelling in my feet and my blood pressure remains normal.

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have been taking lisinopril for about two yrs . Am wanting to start estroven for menopausal symptoms... I read that black cohosh should not be taken with lisinopril. Anyone out there have any input on this? ## Hello, Kelly! How are you? The reason for that is due to the fact that Black Cohosh can also lower blood pressure, thus, it depends on where yours is with the Lisinopril and if your doctor approves of you taking it. In some case, it could cause it go too low, which may be dangerous. Lisinopril is classified by the FDA as an ACE inhibitor and 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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Clonidine Mylan Vs Actavis Filed in Clonidine Hello, I am on clonidine hcl 0.2 mg. twice a day. I started on the Mylan brand and only took it for one month. Then I went to a different drug store and they gave me the Actavis brand. I have been taking the Actavis brand a few months now, but it seemed like the Mylan was better. I just got a new perscription of the Mylan brand again and just took my first pill. Can you all tell me which of these two brands of clonidine hcl work best for you or if you can tell any difference. After I am on the Mylan again for awhile I will post here again and let you know if it is really better then the Actavis. Anything anybody can tell me that have tried both of these brands of this medication would be of great help. Thanks, nora ## I have been taking the ...

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interaction between clonidine and seroquel cause false positive for amphetamines? ## Hi Jon, While I didn't find any specific details regarding Clonidine's false positives, I can verify that Seroquel (on its own) is known to cause false positives for amphetamines. Referenced from: askdocweb.com/falsepositives.html Many of these cheaper drug tests have a 40-50% chance of being completely accurate with the drug(s) in question. False positives are just another way of saying they made a mistake, but rather to put the blame on you as opposed to them. I hope you are able to get this situation sorted out. ## I just I just had A drug test that showed I tested positive for amphetamines. I take seroquel and colonodine and the to will show up as A false positive. So please post this to you...

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Just found round orange pill with fancy v on one side and 5432 on other ## Hello, Bob! How are you? Can you please double check the numbers, I know they can be hard to see on small pills? Could the numbers possibly be 5485? The tablets with the V logo are manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and they list the one with the 5485 V marking as containing 60mgs of Propranolol. The FDA classifies this medication as being 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, stomach pain and hypotension.

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I've been taking 5o mg Atenolol for many years no side effects, now also taking 50 mg Losartan daily. Upon waking in am feel fine, then during day feel lightheaded after rising from seated. Tried taking Losartan in am and Atenolol late afternoon. still feeling lightheaded by early afternoon ## Hello, Italy2015! How are you? Losartan is classified by the FDA as being an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions and it is actually well known to cause orthostatic hypotension, which means that when you stand sit up or otherwise move suddenly, your blood pressure drops and you get dizziness, as well as other symptoms. Other side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Have you consulted your doc...

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Because of recall and side effect I want to stop. How ## Hello, Rae! How are you? What recall? I'm not showing anything since June of last year. What types of side effects are you experiencing? This is a beta blocker that is listed by the FDA 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 and hypotension. However, side effects are usually transient and go away in a few weeks, once your body adjusts to the medication. If you have high blood pressure, I strongly urge you not to stop it, before speaking with your doctor to replace it with a different medication. While the side effects may be annoying, in the meantime, letting your blood pressure soar out of ...

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What numbers are embedded in 50 mg Losartan white oval tablets ? ## Are you looking for the plain Losartan tablets, or the ones with Hydrochlorothiazide? Some of the markings on the plain Losartan 50mg, white oval tablets are: LU P22 Z16 APO LS 50 SZ 213 50 114 54 125 M LN50 and 952. However, this is not a comprehensive list, since this a generic medication, there are many companies that manufacture it. Do any of these match the markings on the tablet you have? ## Thank You Verwon. You have put my mind at ease that I have the correct prescription ## I am a 62 year old Male. Until two weeks ago i was taking Amlong 5 Mg , after that i started taking Losar-H (50 Mg) , after i started taking losar h i am expereincing dizziness, head burning sensation , and weakness . i was on Losar H few mo...

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My blood pressure is now back to normal and I'm wondering if can just stop taking the losartan or do I need to wean off of it? And if I need to wean off of it how do I go about doing this? ## Hello, Laura! How are you? There is no cure for high blood pressure, it is a condition that must always be managed, so just because it's lowered with the medication doesn't mean that you no longer need the medication. Stopping it without your doctor's approval wouldn't be a good idea. If you stop the medication, even via tapering which is the safest method, there's a chance your blood pressure could just start to go up, again. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Are you having some type of problem with the medication? ...

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Small white round pill with RE over 79 on one side and blank on other side. I was told it wad roxy. ## This tablet is manufactured by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 25mgs of Metoprolol. The FDA classifies this medication as being 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, stomach pain, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on Losartan 100mg for more then a year now with side effects I believe. I also take Metoprolol 50mg. I believe I am taking to much for my high blood pressure. I don't have the high blood pressure anymore but I would like to just take one of these. ## Hello, Sherry! How are you? There is no cure for high blood pressure, so you still have it, it's just that the medications are doing their job and keeping it down. Stopping one could cause it to begin going up, again. You are not on a very high number of medications, nor are you taking very high doses. Multiple medications are often prescribed to help bring someone's blood pressure down as fast as possible. You may be able to try stopping one, but you shouldn't do so, without your doctor's approval, because t...

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Dose losartan-hctz 50 mg come in a greenish color pill number on it is7365 and on front 93 ## Hello, Hazel! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 50mgs of Losartan. 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, stomach pain, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I been on metoprolol for 2 months and at the beginning I experience severe constipation and now I have loose stools and it makes my sugar drops to very low levels to the point of i can not take metforming any more because I am afraid of an episode, and it gives a constant dry mouth how long before the stomach symtoms go away? ## Actually, the side effects should have hit their peak and started tapering off at around 4 to 6 weeks of use. However, Metoprolol is a beta blocker, used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions and some people tend to have bad reactions to them. If your symptoms have not started to improve, you should contact your doctor, because this is probably not the right medication for you. I also experienced severe problems with Metoprolol and had to stop taki...

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I called to refill my Losartan, which has always been small & a greenish color.The pharmacy gave me a large, white, oval pill with no scoring & only the # 13 on one side. I can't find it anywhere online. Can you help? This is not the 1st time they have screwed up & I want to know what it is b/4 I take them back in case it is something serious that could have hurt or killed me. I mean, I could have taken it just assuming that it was a different manufacturer. Because obviously someone is incompetent there.. ## Hello, Shalimar! How are you? I believe the marking on your tablet is actually intended to be an uppercase i and it is manufactured by Virtus, they list it as containing 100mgs of Losartan. Is that the correct dosage? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibl...

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Name a Beta Blocker that is the closest one to Levatol 20mg. Have taken Levatol for 12 yrs and it seems to be off the market, am worried about side effects since have such good luck with levatol ( no side effects and would like the closest one to it. have considered olive leaf extract ( I can regulate it ) ## I'd suggest asking your doctor about trying Labetalol, it is known to cause far fewer side effects than most others available. Its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

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