Blood Pressure Forums (Page 136)

I am taking Eritel- LN 40 for last 40 days for hypertension that I am suffering from for the last 17 years . I am under treatment and check up with a very good doctor DM (cardiology , Gold medalist from AIIMS) . This morning my heart beat came down to 62 and I felt giddiness. Is it due to this medicine ?

I have been on Prexum Plus for some time, but recently have started suffering from a running nose, phlemmy chest and flu like symptoms all the time, as well as a constant feeling of nausea. Is this a common side effect? My BP is stablised, so I am wary of changing meds. ## Hi Chrystal, The flu-like symptoms you've been experiencing are in fact related to side effects of Prexum Plus (Perindopril); which list the following: • cough • headache • weakness • dizziness • diarrhea • stomach pain • upset stomach Referenced from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000197/#a602017-sideEffects NOTE: fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection, are regarded a...

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CONCOR COR 2.5 MG what are the side effects of concore core 2.5 and should it be taken instead of lopressor.and how can i know if its going o.k with my body withoit any problems ## HI, Georges! You should take whichever one that your doctor has advised you to take, since there are various factors that may affect which one is appropriate for you, such as blood pressure levels, heart health, other medications you may be taking and etc. Concor contains the active ingredient Bisoprolol, which is a beta blocker and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more Concor details here. And Lopressor contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, it's also a beta blocker, so the side effects can be very similar. Learn more Lopressor details here. And th...

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I have been taking cardace 10mg. tablets 2 tabs per day for the past 3 years. Is there any side effects if taken for a long time. ## Cardace contains the active ingredient Ramipril, it is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. There are always risks associated with taking any medication for a long period of time, however, if you have high blood pressure or a cardiac condition, the dangers to you are far greater if you don't use the medication to keep them under control. However, I cannot provide you any information on those risks, because at this time, long-term trials have not been done. Have you discussed this with your doctor? ## have been taking cardace 10 mg once a day for last 9 years,so far no issue ,but I am eager to know whether p...

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My Dad is 81 years old takes Adco Biscor 5mg, he says as soon as he walks or claims up the stairs (+/- 14 steps) he gets short breath. Is it possible it could be caused by this medication ? ## Hello, Mohamed! How is your dad? What is his blood pressure? Does he have a heart condition? That's not likely caused by this medication. Does he take any others? Has he consulted his doctor?

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Is it safe to use both drugs at the same time ## Hello, Saga! How are you? Yes, multiple medications are often given, if someone has very high blood pressure or treatment resistant hypertension. Once it is under control, medications can be lowered or removed from the regimen, as necessary. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension, headache, dry mouth and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi. My name is Ken. Yesterday I go 2 clinic for pregnant test. doctor say I'm pregnant. After he give me PHARMAPRESS 10mg. I want to know the pills is for ma pregnant or doctor other thing in my body. Pls help. ## Pharmpress contains the active ingredient Enalapril, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. Did he say that your blood pressure was elevated? This isn't usually the first choice to use during pregnancy.

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In Kazakhstan i need OLMY H 40 for hypertension I am ran out of this kind pls.help me. ## Hello, Michael! How are you? Olmy-H contains the active ingredients Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so you'll want to ask for something that contains those same ingredients. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, hypotension and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been given a prescription by my physician for "Pot Chl Powder 20mEq" a month ago and I have been diluting a packet of it in 4 ounces (or more) of water and taking it two times daily. I seem to feel somewhat better; however, I have developed a problem since starting. I should also mention that I am also taking a blood pressure pill called "BenicarHCT'. In this period I have started having serious sight problems. Could this be the problem? ## Hello, Marian! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problem that you've been having. It is most likely from the Benicar HCT, since the potassium is just a supplement. These blood pressure medications can sometimes cause that in some people who take them and you may need to switch to a different one. What types of visi...

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I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED WITH REPACE "A " TABLET FOR BLOOD PRESSURE. IT IS CONTROLLING MY bp NORMALLY. NOW I HAVE ED AND WOULD LIKE TO TAKE VIGORA 50 MG. i WAS ENJOYING INTERCOURSE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, BUT RECENTLY I HAVE ED DESPITE TAKING VIGORA 50 MG. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ANY OTHER TABLET FOR THIS PROBLEM.

i HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED TEVETEN FOR MAYBE 20 YEARS AND BELIEVE IT IS THE PROPER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION FOR ME AS DO MY SPECIALISTS. HOWEVER IN RECENT YEARS THE ACCESSIBILITY HAS BEEN SO LIMITED AND IT IS SO INCONSISTENTLY DELIVERED TO MY PHARMACY (WALGREEN'S IN SAN RAFAEL) THAT TODAY I AM WITHOUT MY EVENING DOSAGE. MY PRESCRIPTION WAS PROMISED TO ME ON JUNE 20 NOW THEY SAY THERE ARE NO SOURCES IN THE WHOLE BAY AREA WITH TEVETEN. THIS IS A DRUG WITH NO GENERIC AND NOT ON THE FORMULARY SO IT HAS A HIGH PRICE TAG. I HAVE WILLINGLY PAID THAT BUT THE ANXIETY OF GETTING IT IS "GETTING TO" ME! WRITING ON JUNE 23 HAVING USED UP ALL MY EMERGENCY STASH. i HAVE SENT MESSAGES TO THE DOCTOR AND TO ABBOTT LABS...THEIR PHONE NUMBER ADVERTISED FOR CONTACT NEVER ANSWERS BTW. PHARMACY ...

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Can caveram 10/10 cause ankle swelling? ## Coveram contains Amlodipine and Perindopril and yes, it can sometimes cause peripheral edema in some people that take it, along with nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. You'll most likely need to switch to a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was hoping to have made a digital stomach pressure monitor exactly like a digital pulse pressure monitor except it goes on my stomach and tells me when to breath in and out I know breathing is the most important area to keeping health please tell me if you can find anyone who can make one it is only a larger cuff that fits around the stomach and is on a timer ( the timers puts air in to make the person exhale and releases air to let them inhale, the timer goes on and off to tell the person when to breath, I know breathing is important) ## Hello, James! How are you? Yes, breathing is important, but it is actually healthier to follow your body's own natural rhythms for it as controlled by your brain. While some occasional deep breathing exercises are okay, the regular use of some ty...

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Is amlo-denk the same drug as Norvasc? ## Hello, Patsie! How are you? Yes, they both contain Amlodipine as the active ingredient. It 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, cough and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My mother has been taking Bystolic 5 mg for a few years. She has also had problems with short term memory loss in that same time period. The memory problem is worsening and I'm worrying that she might be taking the Bystolic twice. If it has caused the memory issues to start with, a double dose would be a very bad thing. Has anyone else connected Bystolic with memory loss? There are mentions of it on numerous sites, but they all say don't go off Bystolic on your own. Any thoughts?? ## Hello, Becky! How are you? How old is your mother? NO, that is not a known side effect of the Bystolic. Is she on any other medications? Have you tried observing her take them to make sure she doesn't double up?

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1 week ago I reduced metoprolol S. From 100 to 50 mg per day. Now I've had a crushing headache 24/7 with no end in site. Could this dosage decrease be the reason? ## Hello, Robert! How are you feeling? Yes, it could be the reason. When was the last time your blood pressure was checked? Suddenly lowering the dose or stopping such a medication could result in a rebound effect that could cause dangerously elevated blood pressure and heart rate. This is something you really need to have checked out for your own safety!

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I would like to know if Metoprolol is a ganaric for Digoxin? ## Hello, Joyce! How are you? No, these are 2 different medications. The brand name for Digoxin is Lanoxin, it is used to treat various heart conditions, namely a-fib. However, Metoprolol is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, though it can also help with some heart conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and lowered heart rate. Is there anything else I can help with?

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but because of lack of co-payment unable to get the medicine, now my heart is racing and it feels as if it is coming out of my chest, any suggestions ## You need to call your dr or go to the Emergency Room. ## I must stress what BL has already said. You need to have this checked out, Roberta, as soon as possible. Abruptly stopping such a medication can cause rebound effects, which could result in dangerously elevated blood pressure and heart rate. How are you doing? Any change? Which medication was it?

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I have high blood pressure and taking losartan. I read that I should not take it since I have allergy to penicillin. What are the side effects if this is true. Thanks, Sarah ## Hello, Sarah! How are you? No, I am not aware of any such warning and it isn't an antibiotic or related to them. Perhaps the best question is, are you suffering any side effects or having any problems with it? That would really give you an answer right there. The normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and hypotension.

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My wife has been using this medication for over a year, along with many others. She has occasional onset of symptoms, but nothing found specific this generic drug. ## Hello, Mike! How is your wife doing? I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I don't understand what you're asking. What symptoms is she having? What is she taking this medication to treat? Its normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension.

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