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I was prescribed with amtas 5 for BP150/90. Is there any side effects if I take for one month and stop. Then go for natural healing methods to bring down my BP. ## This medication contains the active ingredient Amlodipine, which is a calcium channel blocker and yes, you shouldn't stop this ,education abruptly after taking it for a month. Doing so may cause rebound effects, which could cause severely elevated blood pressure and heart rate, which could be very dangerous. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## My bp was 160/100 so the dr give me amlodipine and yesterday they ad the amtas5 amlodipine is this good im only on the meds for 3weeks now and what is the side effects

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My fluctuating blood pressure has caused retinopathy, so I've no choice but to take meds for it. Is it safe to take all the things I have been prescribed? Irbesartan 150mg Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Flutiform (corticosteroid + beta agonist asthma spray) Levothyroxine 137mcg Liothyronine 10mcg Iron capsules x 5 (to prevent low ferritin otherwise my hair falls out) Probiotics DHEA 5mcg sublingually I'm a 47-year old female. Thanks for your advice. ## Hello, Koalabear! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the health issues that you've encountered. There are a couple of issues that popped up, when checking all of these for possible interactions, though nothing seriously dangerous, just things you should be made aware of, so you and your doctor can watch out for any proble...

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Rectangle oblong kinda. five and a split with ab and other side has a capital G ## Hello, Snail! How are you? This tablet is listed as containing 5mgs of Amlodipine, available under the name Mylan-Amlodipine. This is a calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, dry cough and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is the difference between 30 ramipril sandoz 5mg and 60 ramipril sandoz 5mg ## Hello, Mark! How are you? From what you've listed, only the amount prescribed. One is a prescription for 30 of them and the other is a prescription for 60 of the tablets. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you - I now understand that the first number is the amount of tablets supplied - Cheers ## You are very welcome! Happy to help! Have a fabulous day! ## no but thank you for explaining

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I've been taking Propranolol 40mg tablets 3x a day. My doctor has switched me to 120mgs Propranolol extended release. Is there any difference other than one being instant and the other extended? ## Hello, Triss! How are you? No, that's it. The one was regular release and the ER is slowly released over the given time period. Time released medications can help give better blood pressure or cardiac control and increase medication compliance, since they don't have to be taken as often. Propranolol is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, stomach pain and increased urination. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm doing well. T...

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I have been taking Propanolol for 10 years for high blood pressure. Recently I switched from my regular pharmacy to Walmart. I took the Walmart prescription for a couple weeks. I wasn't feeling well at all, I was getting sporadic pains in my neck, jaw, shoulders and arms.When I first thought that maybe the medicine was wrong, I Googled the imprint on the pill, and found it was propanolol. I had some of the medicine from my original pharmacy so I decided to go back to that to see if there was any difference. All of the pain and general ill feeling went away. I was shocked, and had my doctor call me in a new prescription at my regular pharmacy today. what I would like to know is what could be in that medicine to cause that? Is there anywhere to have a pill analyzed to see what is in i...

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I want to stop taking metoprolol ext rel 100 mg. after taking this my legs feel very heavy and stuff joints , can hardly walk. Also very dry mouth, headaches and light tingling of fingers. I am taking this for high blood pressure. How do I get off of this? ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Metoprolol is a beta blocker and it can cause those types of side effects in some people that take it, along with nausea, dizziness, hypotension, hair loss and stomach pain. However, when taking something for high blood pressure, it is very important to not just stop taking it, without replacing it with another medication. If you stop abruptly, it may cause rebound effects, which could include elevated heart rate and blood pressure that could lead to heart attack or stroke. Thus, the best thing to do woul...

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I have a terrible problem of retaining fluid during the day where to the point I can gain 5 kg as I only urinate once or twice after consuming at least 2 1/2 litre of water per day. My doctor prescribed me spiractin and frusemide at different times, he didnt tell me to take them concurrently, so I was wondering if it I could take these both during the day for the duiretic needs to stop from gaining so much fluid weight during the day without causing any side effects. My potassium levels are fine but my kidneys have slowed a bit owing to age. As I have lost a total weight of 80kg over the past two years and have worked hard to maintain it, I am a bit reticent to stop taking these tablets as I do not want to gain any of the weight I have lost. I attended a vascular surgeon to see if an op...

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Found half pill in house I'm cleaning wondering what it is its 23 on the half I have on other side it looks like a G but the other is missing ## Hello, Raydogg! How are you? From your description, I have a suspicion that you've found half of an Amlodipine tablet, there are 2 available that would have the logo IG on one side and numbers that start with 23 on the other, a 5mg one with 238 and a 10mg one with 239 on it, both are round and white. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, dry cough, increase urination and hypotension. I can't be certain, of course, since you only have half of the tablet, but that's the ne...

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After by pass surgery in 2009 I have been advised to take betaloc 25 mg twice a day regularly and I felt no problem till two weeks back. For the past two weeks my b.p shows 160/90 regularly. I am also taking escoprin 150 in the mid-day as advised by my doctor. I just want to know whether I should increase the dose of betaloc 25 or if I should take some other medicines for the continued high b.p.? Please advise.

Can I take "V 3109" with Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide and Amoxicillin? ## Hello, Sara! How are you? The main interaction is actually between the Hydrochlorothiazide and the Amoxicillin, they both tend to increase the effects of the other. That's not necessarily a problem with the antibiotic, but it could cause you to become dehydrated from the Hydrochlorothiazide, so you do need to be aware of that and be careful of it by maintaining your fluid intake to prevent it. The tablet with the 3109 V marking contains 325mgs of Acetaminophen, 40mgs of Butalbital, 40mgs of Caffeine and 30mgs of Codeine, it is a narcotic that's most commonly used to treat migraines, This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as naus...

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have a pill supposed to be benazepril 40 that is different from what I have been given before. round dark blue with only 344 written on one side and nothing on the other side. label showing the same markings and labs as my previous benazepril 40 white pill. What is this pill and what lab manufactures it? ## Hello, Barbie! How are you? Yes, there is a tablet that matches this description which contains 40mgs of Benazepril. It's manufactured by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and dry cough. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i am 49 year old female and have been having hypertension for the last 9 years and i am also having hypothyroidism for the last 15 years. My thyroid profile is ok. I am obese. Initially i was prescribed atenelol 50, but after 2 years it was changed to teneroic 50 as i was having edema. but after taking it for last 6 yrs. my BP has started to fluctuate a lot 180-140/110-90. i have been prescribed amtas twice, metpure xl 50 twice, minipress, arkamin 1/2 twice. now my BP is 116-121/65-75. it is ok

I have had incidents of orthostatic hypotension and syncope in the recent past. I will have blood pressure fluctuations during the day ranging from sometimes a morning high of 154/90 down to 93/56 at some point during the day. I have Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction, pulmonary venous hypertension and moderate diffusion disorder. The lung diffusion disorder is 4 points away from severe. I'm iron deficiency anemic and have numerous other medical issues. Last year I had a CRP four times normal and an ESR, I think, that was twice normal. I was placed on hydroquinine (sp) and am still on it. The maximum dosage twice a day. I have central sleep apnea and OSA. My vpap settings are 18/13. I also have controlled asthma and copd. ## Hello, Donamel! How are you? Your blood pressure readings are s...

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I take losartan-hctz100-25mg 1 a day. Could this make me lose my hair? Have been on it for 2 months and starting to lose my hair Is this a side effect? Also take verapamil er 240mg for around 2 years. ## Hi jenny, According to The National Library of Medicine, Losartan can in fact cause alopecia (hair loss) as a side effect. It doesn't appear to be very common though since this side effect is not listed in other directories, but it does happen. If it becomes unbearable, you may want to consider switching medications or looking into a natural alternative that may be safer to use in the long run. Have you had a chance to discuss this concern with your doctor yet? ## Am on Losartan, Inderal, clonidine, I have been on these for 3 years and have lost over half of my hair, are there alter...

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I cant find any info on this medication. What is it for and its side effects ## Please see Drugs/Metoprolol.asp for more information. Thank You! ## I have swollen feet, ankles, and legs from Metoprolol Tartrate. My usage is with 25 mg. Are lower doeses available that might help? ## My doctor put me on metoporal 25 mg 1 week agofor high blood pressure and heart rate. I only take 1/2 tablet daily because I told her that I have edema in my right leg. every since the first day of taking this medication my left ankle and foot has been very swollen more swollen than it ever was before. I just wanted to know if I should stop taking this med or if I should be concerned because I am very worried about this I am also extremely lightheaded ive never took blood pressure imeds so I dint know that mu...

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My daughter has a pacemaker due to electrical problems with her heart from the Mustard Procedure for Transposition of the Great Arteries. She is 24 and has had the PaceMaker fo 2 years. Within the last few months she had 1 life threatening low heart rate. Will metoprolol success er help prevent the low rate. If she continues to have low rate may need to put in a defribilator. ## Hello, Clide! How are you and your daughter? It's actually succinate, not success, but anyway, it could actually cause her heart rate to go low, so it's kind of iffy. These beta blockers can sometimes cause low heart rate as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Has it been prescribed for her? She might do better with something that just helps with overall heart function...

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74 y /o female diagnosed with vit D2 def-cy and prescribed Vit D2 50000IU/week.Before that developed signs of facial swelling and 1 episode of hypotension and ? allergic reaction.Labs- pending. Should she take VitD2 or Vit D3? ## Hello, Rya! How are you? She should take the one her doctor has prescribed. But the high dosage may cause some nausea and dizziness. They are two different forms of Vitamin D and, at her age, there is likely good reason her doctor has specifically prescribed D2 and not D3. Is she on any other medications?

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I started taking bystolic 2.5 mg last friday. I only took it for two days. I dd not take today because of the nerve wrecking side effect. I experience shorthess of breath, dizziness and upset stomach. My bp is always normal but this med is for my on and off palpitation. Since its sunday, doctors office is closed so i called the pharmacy. The pharmacist told.me that I can stop.since its onpy 2 days that i took it but make sure to call the doc tomorrow. Now im experiencing discomfort in my chest, burning and sour kind of feeling.. Hard to describe.. Is this normal? Is thereanything i can do to or med i can take to ease this feeling? ## Hello, Pinay44! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems that you experienced. Those can be normal side effects of this medication, along with he...

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My 76yr old father has had Parkinson's for 10yrs and now has dementia. He takes Carbodopa/Levodopa 25mg/100mg 2.5 tabs 3 times a day, 75mg Seroquel per day, 5mg Donepezil per day, 5mg Ramipril per day. On July 28th 2014 and October 08 2014 my father had syncopal incidents (passed out). Both times were in the morning after eating breakfast and taking 8am meds. Both times he was sitting down calmly relaxing and both times he lossed consciousness and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He has had multiple diagnostics done like UTI, chest X-rays, Echocardiogram, Carotid sonargram, blood work, MRI with and wihtout contrast and CTs of his brain. All of these are negative for any physical problem. He is active and walks every day and physically he is in good shape. The only surgery he ...

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