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Hi, I usually take about 2 or 3 0.5mg zopax tablets during the day to function "normally" and 2 or 3 at night to get a nights sleep. I know that I am addicted to it but I now want to stop as I really want to get my life back as I have 2 kids and don't want to fail them. I know that once I'm off these and recover I will be able to lead a normal med free life because I really don't want to depend on medication but am so afraid of withdrawal pains especially insomnia. when I first started taking it to help me stay calm but more to knock me off at night it seemed like a fantastic miracle but now not so much as I feel like I can't go without it and when I do take it I really feel lethargic and sleepy not how I was before starting, an active happy person, I want to be ...

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Oval tablet. Just found in an old purse and wondering why I have it there? ## Does this oval tab have the marking APO on the opposite side of the pill? If so, it is likely Doxazosin mesylate 2 mg (NDC 60505-0094). NOTE: the full marking would be 094 on one side and APO on the other. Doxazosin Mesylate is an alpha blocker used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia. ## I also found a white oval caplet with 094 and no markings on the other side. What is it if there is no APO? ## Probably Kirkland brand Robaxacet - acetominophen and methocarbamol ## What is an oval white pill 094 on one side and nothing on the other side?

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light green round pill with M on one side and LH3 on other fpr high blood pressure. Is this correct description? ## I am concerned about a pill I am taking....LH3 with an M on one side....what type of pill is this and is it for blood pressure? I seemed to be deleloping a bladder burning disorder. The prescription is for Lisinopril HCTZ 20- 25 mg. Thanks ## Yes, this tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, and they list it as containing 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, and 20mgs of Lisinopril, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC: 00378-2025 Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dehydration, increased urination, and hypotension. Inactive ingredients may include: Silicon Dioxide Croscarmellose Sodium ...

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Can this medication affect the liver in anyway ? ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? Most medications are processed through your liver, so yes. Though, it is very rare for it to cause any problems. However, when most people are taking it for a long period of time, their doctors will do liver and kidney function tests to monitor and make sure they aren't developing any problems. This medication is most commonly used to help lower high blood pressure and treat certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been taking losartan 25mg for about 6 weeks for high blood pressure. Within that time I started to experience back pa...

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At about the time I was diagnosed with borderline blood pressure and put on metoprol Tar, I noticed discoloring on one, then two shoulders -- a rash -- where the skin became harder and bumpy/scaley. At the same time I developed a rash under my right breast that hasn't gone away. It's four years now and my blood pressure has risen and the rash spreading throughout my back, into my arms, and recently into the buttocks and legs. I've also been extremely stressed for the past 12 years and more so since I lost my job last year. Is this a reaction to Metoprol or my high blood pressure, or is it something related. I also have edema in both lower legs and have been on hydrochlorothiazine for two years. Thank you. ## It has been known to aggravate psoriasis, so the rash and other ski...

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What are the side effect? ## This medication contains the active ingredient Propranolol, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. And overdose may cause symptoms such as severe nausea, extreme dizziness, fainting, shallow breathing, lowered heart rate, all of which could potentially be fatal. Do you know someone that overdosed? ## I took full pill a day an I am supposed to take half ## Just FYI Propranolol is NOT what Michael Jackson overdosed on, it was Propofol and a mixture of Ativan and Dilaudid. Propranolol is a beta blocker. Sorry I just wanted you to be aware. Have a wonderful day.

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I have taken Plendil for more than 15 years along with Accupril. I am having problems with my kidney and wondered if stopping Plendil would be a wise move. There are other drugs that I am also taking that are not good for the kidneys so I just trying to see which of the ones I could change the easiest, Allopurinol is for my gout and I know that is a bad one for the kidney but am not sure I can taken anything else for that. Could you please write me back. Thank you. Just wanted to run these past my Doctor. ## What has your doctor advised? Plendil contains Felodipine, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac problems. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. It is not, however, known to really...

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I have a round light pink tablet with an imprint code of C16 on it and I'm not sure what the pill is for. Can't find any description. I thought it was Azor? ## What is the round light pink tablet C16 used for? Is it Azor ## I have a small round pale pink pill with a c16 imprint on. What is it

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What is a round pink pill with Watson 462 on one side and scored on the other side? ## This tablet contains Metoprolol 50 mg (NDC 0591-0462). Metoprolol is a selective receptor blocker used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. Inactive Ingredients: - Anhydrous Lactose - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Talc - Povidones - Magnesium Stearate - Hypromelloses - Titanium Dioxide - Polyethylene Glycols - Polysorbate 80 - D&c Red No. 30 - Aluminum Oxide

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Does anyone have any incite on which manufacturer makes the most effective and best quality nadolol? For years I took yellow nadolol manufactured by Cipla. This month the pharmacy dispensed blue nadolol manufactured by Bayshore instead. Is there an authorized generic more similar to the Brand Corgard? ## Hello, Pat! How are you doing? Is the new one you've received working for you? There really isn't any specific one that can be said to be the best, since it can vary from person to person, the one that works well for you, might not work as well for someone else. The only thing you can really do is try it, and see. Nadolol may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. Are you on any other medications?

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little white pill with 25 stamped on it. What is it? ## WHITE PILL WITH 825 STAMOED ON IT ## little tan/beige pill that has an M in a square and on the back it says 595 ## This is a round white pill with the inscription AZ 466 ## Found a white oval pill with NO score and W961 on one side and nothing on the other. What is it? I found it on the floor of my 2 year olds playroom. ## this pill has a M in a box is on one side and 596 on the other. what is ths ## My post asking for identification of pill with AZ 466. I found the answer on the manufacture's website. It's Nadolol 40mg. I was confused because the info on drugs.com was incorrect. If you need ID on a drug made by Sandoz, there is a product catalog at: www.us.sandoz.com ## M595? M596? I found this info at pharmer.org HTH Mal...

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I have taken Benicar for years. Dr. tried a different BP medicine and I started a dry cough for weeks......back to Benicar, and cough went away. In December, Dr. switched me to olmesartan, which, as I understand it is generic for Benecar. I've been coughing ever since.........is that even possible? Are the two medicines identical, or is it possible that for me, Olmesartan causes cough but Benicar does not? ## I also recently switched from Benicar to the generic form. Can't stop with the dry cough. After hearing of your experience, I'm calling my cardiologist. This is intolerable! ## It is always possible for your body to suddenly start reacting differently to a medication, and for you to start experiencing new side effects. Our bodies do change with time, so it does happen. ...

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peach color ## what are the side effects of metoprold and what is it used for? ## I am currently using valturna blood pressure medicine dosage 300/325 mg, bp readings in the 110/119 over 60/70 range. Is it safe to take metoprold with this bp medicine ## Metoprolol is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. Carrie, has your doctor instructed you to add Metoprolol? Sometimes multiple medications are require to help someone get their blood pressure under control, but your readings are pretty good. Is Valturna the only medication you are currently taking?

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Valsartan ## VALSARTAN has a voluntary FDA RECALL: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA labeled as Major Pharmaceuticals — recall is at the retail level because these products are only used in facilities where they are directly administered to patients by health care professionals: Valsartan 80 mg and 160 mg products, Prinston Pharmaceuticals Inc. labeled as Solco Healthcare LLC — recall is at the consumer/user level: Valsartan 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, and 320 mg; and valsartan/HCTZ 80 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/25 mg, 320 mg/12.5 mg, and 320 mg/25 mg product Teva Pharmaceuticals labeled as Actavis LLC — recall is at the consumer/user level: Valsartan 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, and 320 mg; and valsartan/HCTZ 80 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/25 mg, 320 mg/12.5 mg, and 320 mg/2...

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Can this medication make your red blood cell count high? ## Lisinopril is what I'm on. I had to look up the side effects since I'm sensitive to medication. It's an ACE inhibitor. It can make you dizzy, headaches, increase your potassium levels (WebMD says don't take a potassium supplement if you're taking Lisinopril.) You can have abnormally low blood pressure, decreased blood platelets, decreased function of the bone marrow. Decreased neutrophils (a type of white blood cell), deficiency of granulocytes - a type of white blood cell. I'd suggest doing a Google search to see what you can find. I've noticed you can't find the information you need all in one place. Good luck! ## No, that is not listed as known side effects. In addition to what Nikki has alrea...

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I was put on clonidine 3 weeks ago and have 6 days left and cant get money to see a doctor and have zero resources. All efforts for help have been exhausted and denied.. I have severe heart palpatations and chest pains along with blurred vision and ear aching and a nonstop headache. My heart feels like its pounding in my throat causing throat pain as well.. Been to ER twice within three weeks and just want to try to reduce my ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION of 192/35 through a diet ive come across seeing as no doctor will see or treat me and cant keep going to ER every two weeks running up a $5g debt each visit.. I have 6 days of Clonidine .1mg twice daily left. How do i safely get off this medication? I have no other choice.. ## Hello, Lily! How are you doing? I'm so sorry about the problem...

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I have been advised by Dr. to use Prolomet XL25 due to hypertension. Coincidentally from the time of usage of the same, I have developed gas problem in body. Can prolemet xl-25 cause such gastic probelm alone or in combination with other medicines? ## Prolomet XL contains a time released formulation of Metoprolol. And yes, it can cause abdominal issues, including gas, as well as nausea, stomach pain and gastritis. Have you contacted your doctor about this problem? ## wat purpouse is to be taking these tablet 1)prolometxl 25mg 2) mandtrate sr 30mg ## i am 47 years old' i have been prescribed by a doctor to take prolomet xl25 mg in the evening, i am also having repace 50 mg in the morning. i have BP.is it the right prescription, and is there any side effects? ## Can we take prolomet x...

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I have a metoprol plll bottle with a dosage of 25 mg 1 tab by mouth twice daily This is a very small pill with a c 73 on it.. I am taking care of my sister and she is 83 she is so hard to wake up At times and I sometimes have to raise my voice to get her awake. I have been out of nursing since 88. And have not been familiar with the newer drugs. ## Metoprolol is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. It can cause drowsiness, as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination, but it doesn't usually cause a deep sleep like that. What other medications is she on? This problem could be due to a combination of medications, or a medical condition. I'll be happy to help, if I can, if you ca...

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My doctor gave me prestiq about 6 weeks ago, because we were having no luck controlling my hotflases with hormones. I had a complete hysterectomy @ 37 a year ago and the flashes were a nightmare! This medicine almost COMPLETELY stopped the hotflashes and helped with the mood swings! I was amazed that an antidepressent was the answer! FYI, I also sleep better and have been diagnosed with figromyalgia, which the symptoms are a little more tolerable. ## Some of the things I have read about Prestique are scary. My sister takes it and it has stopped her hot flashes and it has improved her mood. Medco does not cover it and I was wondering how much it costs? I also have high blood pressure (controlled on Norvasc) do you know if that would be a problem? ## It has become increasingly more common...

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What is the difference between olmezest h 40 and enam 5 ## Olmezest-H contains the active ingredients Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Learn more Olmesartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. And Enam contains the active ingredient Enalapril, it is also used to treat high blood pressure, but it is a different type of medication. Learn more Enam details here. Has your doctor prescribed both? ## I had been taking olmetrack h 40 for a while but my doctor changed it to olmezest ch 40. I have noticed that since I've started taking olmezest, my pulse rate has dropped to around mid 40s to low 50s. Is this due to the change in medicine or something else? Additional Medicines I take for BP : Nebilong AM (mornin...

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