Blood Pressure Forums (Page 156)

My sister started Pralol 10mg x2 times per day. May I know what is the side effect? Thanks. ## HI, Ricci! How are you? Prolol contains the active ingredient Propranolol, which is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Prolol details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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The doctor recently took me off metoprolol because it was discovered that I have asthma.She replaced it with diltiazwm which caused my heart rate to increase to 133 and upped my blood pressure. Now I'm back on the metoprolol until I see my doctor again. Is there another medication for high blood pressure that you could recommend to replace metoprolol? I was also prescribed ventolin for the asthma. ## Hi, Lin! How long did you take the Diltiazem? Your blood pressure and heart rate normally would elevate for a few days, when you first switch from one medication to another. The 133 is rather high, but did you call your doctor about it. yet? Since the beta blockers can cause trouble with asthma, you are going to have to switch to something else, however, only your doctor can help you fi...

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My BP remains at 125/98 , pulse rate 100 + on tenolol 25 for past 11 years. Doctor prescribed the above two medicines which I am taking. What shall be side effects of these two medicines for curing hiper tension. Does it increases uric acid? Can we stop any one medicine in future. ## Hi, RS! How are you? First of all, they don't cure hypertension. Medications only help control it. Metzok contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker and its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more Metzok details here. Telma-AM contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Amlodipine and side effects to it may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and hypotension. Learn more Amlodipine details here and there are more Telmisartan details h...

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Wat's d function of olmet in body..i want yo knpw dat..help me.. ## Olmet contains the active ingredient Olmesartan, which is an ARB that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and to support cardiac function. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and stomach pain. Learn more Olmet details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Was prescribed S. Numlo 0.25 and Telma 40 when B.P was 150/100 in 2010 by DR. A. Stopped medication after 6 months as B.P. around 130/85. In June 2013 was again diagnosed with High B.P 160/100 to 150 /90 and prescibed tab Seloken XL 25 mg by Dr. B. Should i change to Seloken or should i continue with earlier tablets. ## Hi, Jack! How are you? The first thing you need to know is that hypertension is a continuous condition that you will always have to manage. It isn't cured once medications lower it, so you can't just stop taking them. You may hit a point where you can lower the dosages, or stop one medication, but if you stop all of them entirely, you will always run the risk of it becoming elevated again. And to which medication you should take, you should follow your doctor...

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can trepiline cause hypertension as I have been prescribed this for fybromylagia ## Hi, Kassie! How are you? Trepiline contains the active ingredient Amitriptyline, which is a tricyclic antidepressant, that can also help with certain types of nerve pain. And yes, it can cause hypertension in some people that take it, but it's very rare. Learn more Trepiline details here. More common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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age 42, wt.82kg,ht 157cm.what these medicines suggest about my health.(treatment is since 2006) ## Hi, Kaksaheb! How are you? The Met XL contains the active ingredient Metoprolol in a time released formulation, it is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hair loss. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Unistar contains the active ingredient Rosuvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Unistar details here. Is there anything else I can help with? Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I have been taking metoprol for about 9 months. Ever since I started on this drug my toes at night tingle, feel numb, and when I get up to use the bathroom, my toes look blueish purple. I told the cardiologist, and he said, I could have the choice of tingly, blue toes, or have the pvc's. I am on 25 mg, twice per day. ## Hi, Carrol! Sorry about the problem that you're having. Issues like that are typical of beta blocker medications. However, I really don't like when doctors say that type of thing to people, it makes it seem like this is the only medication you can try to treat your PVCs and that is not true. While there is a chance that another one may cause the same thing, there is also a chance that it won't, so they are usually worth trying, unless there is some specif...

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I'm on the second day of being off of Lisinopril after being on it for two weeks with really bad side effects. Chills. Itching, stomach pains, headache. My question is how long has the side effects lasted for everyone? Thanks, RB ## HI, Roddy! Sorry about the side effects you suffered. If you were only on it for 2 weeks, it shouldn't take too long for them to wear off, maybe a week or so, but it can vary from person to person and you should double check with your doctor. Have you already consulted your doctor to switch to a different medication? It isn't safe to just abruptly stop a medication like this, if you were taking it for high blood pressure or a cardiac condition. ## Hello Thanks for your reply! I'm on day 5 of being off of it. I'm going to try nature method...

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What is the max dose of Lisinopril tablets. One doctor said 40mg and another said 80mg with only 50% of one kidney, Please advise. ## I am taking lisinopril /hctz 20/25. However; I was at the doctors and my blood pressure was 146/102. He told me to start taking lisinopril 20 mg along with my original prescription. I just need to know if this is safe. ## I have managed to run out of my lisinopril tablets and i have found an old packet dated expiry date 03 2011. Should i take them and get new obes tomorrow? ## Yes! A year or so experided should still be ok. Might be a little less potent though ## I just started taking Lisinopril 40mg twice a day. I just want to know is that safe?

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Can Metoprolol cause coughing as a known side effect? I am advised to use Metoprolol for my blood pressure, but now I am suffering from asthmatic issues. ## Hi, Moideen! How are you? Metoprolol is a beta blocker that's used to treat hypertension and yes, it can cause those types of side effects in some people that take it, though it doesn't happen very often. Unfortunately, once a beta blocker causes those side effects, they don't usually go away and the person generally has to switch to a different medication. Have you consulted your doctor about it, yet?

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Can this medication be taken on an empty stomach? If so, are there any side effects? ## Cardace-H contains the active ingredients Ramipril and Hydrochlorothiazide and these types of medications are actually known to cause more side effects if you take them on an empty stomach. It's actually best to take them with a meal, or at least a small snack. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, headache, hypotension and dehydration.

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i am taking telista-am and metolar xr-50 one tablet each daily,but still my pressure shows 155/95,hence doctor changed the medicine by telsar-h and amlopres-nb,daily one tab.each,should i take it ?is there any side effect? ## Telsar-H contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Learn more Telmisartan details here and there are more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Amlopres-NB contains the active ingredients Amlodipine and Nebivolol. Learn more Amlodipine details here and there are more Nebivolol details here. All have been proven effective at lowering blood pressure, but the only way to see if they will help you is by trying them. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and dehydration. Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor?

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Meu médico passou este remédio para pressão acompanhado de corvedilol 6,25mg. Correto ## Carvedilol é um alpha / beta bloqueador não seletivo que é mais comumente usado para tratar pressão alta e insuficiência cardíaca congestiva. Seus efeitos colaterais podem incluir náuseas, tonturas, hipotensão e diarréia. Existem outras dúvidas ou preocupações? Saiba mais Carvedilol detalhes aqua.

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Hi, I used to take 100 daily but felt that it was not giving me enough coverage so I started taking 50 in the morning and 100 at night. It was working very well as pressure is well controlled and I have no side effects. I have been on tgis dosage for over 3 years. Is this a dangerous dose as I was told that over 100 per day is not advisable. I'm just worried that if I go back to the 100 per day, my pressure will go up again ## HI, Leandra! How are you? Is your doctor not working with you on this? And exactly what medication are you taking? Fortzaar actually contains 2 ingredients, but you've only listed one dosage, which would be for the Losartan that's in it. Learn more Losartan details here. However, I can't answer your question, without also knowing the dosage of the ...

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What's the connection between metoprolol tartrate and depression? I'm on 50mg tablets twice a day and by the end of the day I'm ready to cry for no reason. I used to take 12.5mg but wasn't doing its job of lowering my BP. So the doc put me on a higher dosage. ## Yes, it has been known to cause depression in 2 to 5% of the people that took it during clinical trials. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Have you discussed it with your doctor? It's most likely just not the right medication for you to take and you'll need to try something else. ## Thanks for your reply back. I appreciate that. No I haven't discussed it with my endocrinologist yet but I will as soon as I get an appointment with him which I don't know when. By the way are you a doctor?

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I am taking Metoprolol,25 mg.,and have been taken off Amlodipine. My pill is white,and labeled M18 with nothing on the other side. Can you please tell me,what medications are combined in it. I have not seen anyone else write about this particular drug.My pulse went down to 30,and I now have a pacemaker,to keep it from dropping below 60. Prior to that,My pulse went up to 140. I only take the Metoprolol,when my pulse gets high.I am also taking Lisinopril,when my Blood Pressure gets to high.If I take the Lisenopril and the Metoprolol,in combination,my blood pressure gets to low,so I cannot take them at the same time,it gets very frustrating. Do you think I should seek a second oppinon from a cardiologist,my cardiologist,told me Metoprolol,would not be lowering my B.P., he said it had no ef...

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My husband had 4 heartstents. 3 stents was 2 weeks ago. He suffers of severe heavy headaches and tiredness of his eyes. Medication every day: co-exforge, bilicor 5 mg, cardura xl 4 mg,plagrol 75 mg, and bayer aspirins. One of the pills does have side effects. He realy suffers and i dont no what to do any more. (i appologise for my english is not good. THANK YOU

Espiride 50Mg I have started with espiride and never had high blood pressure NOW it is Shocking high> stopped taking meds.My age 59 and in menopause. ## Hi, Santie! Sorry about the health problems that you've been having. Do you take any other medications? What has your doctor said about the high blood pressure? What are you taking to treat it? It does commonly happen to women in your age range that are menopausal.

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this is a round pill with capital letter H on one side and the number 40 on the other side ## Hi, Lydia! How are you? Is it an orange/peach colored tablet? If so, it contains 50mgs of Hydralazine, which acts as a vasodilator and is most commonly used to treat hypertension. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and headache. Learn more Hydralazine details here.

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