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My spouse has tried both bp meds. The benicar is u much better med than thr loristatin. Benicar works very well. The loriststin just doesn't work @ all. The benicaris much more expensive but what's the point if you get something that doesn't even work. We will stay with benicar. Thank you?? ## Has anyone else experienced severe cramps and Charlie horses while taking benicar hct ? ## Benicar contains the active ingredient Olmesartan, it is most commonly used to treat hypertension, and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. However, there is no medication available under the name Loristatin. There is Losartan, which is another medication used to treat hypertension, and Lovastatin, whic...

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Can Amlodipine Besylate 5mg cause you to retain fluid in your feet and legs? I noticed since my Mom started taking this medication, her feet and legs has been retaining lots of fluid. ## Hi Vickie, Sorry to hear about your mom's situation. According to nih.gov, "swelling of the ankles or legs" is listed as a common but potentially serious side effect that should be brought to the doctor's attention immediately. They also go on to list "swelling of the feet or lower legs" in the section for rare side effects: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045034/#DDIC600107.side_effects_section I'd encourage you to show this article to her doctor if there are any doubts on his/her part about Amlodipine being the cause. It really seems to me as though it is - so hopefully y...

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Hello I always took Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg Tablets they were pink in color and on the pill it said M32 now I got my refill and they are white in color and say 477 on the pill and the same name Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg tablets can you please help me I don't want to be taking a different pill and I get sick or something thanks. ## This tablet is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 50mgs of Tramadol. The FDA classifies this medication as being an opioid narcotic. They warn that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is the m32 and the 477 the same pill cause I was taking the pink now I got the pink one and I am ...

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has anyone had numbness and tingling in the hand with the drug amlodipine-benaz generic to Lotrel? ## This is not listed as a normal side effect and it could indicate a serious one or some other serious medical problem. Have you consulted your doctor? The normal side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: ## I have been taking the medication for 10 years and have experienced numbness and tingling in my hands, insomnia, coughing, dizziness. Has anyone else had any or all of these symptoms? ## I have been on amlodipine for over 10yrs and I have tingling. In my fingers the last year but I have been on clonidine 0.02mg once a day for over 10years and I have had the ringing in my ears and hissing so sound for along time. I was'nt sure it could be from my ...

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What is a pill with the imprint GC 422? It is white and round. It is scored with GC at the top and 422 at the bottom. Nothing on the other side of this pill. ## Does your pill look anything like this one? This image depicts a 7mm sized pill containing 5mgs of Midodrine Hydrochloride which is used to treat a kind of low blood pressure that causes severe dizziness & fainting. Labeler: Global Pharmaceuticals, Division of Impax Laboratories Inc. NDC: 0115-4222 Inactive Ingredients: -Cellulose, Microcrystalline -Starch, Corn -Silicon Dioxide -Magnesium Stearate -Talc -Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Hope this helps! ## Round white scored pill with GC/422 is a Docusate Sodium 100mg Tablet. ## What is it for and what does it do? ## What kind of a pill, it’s a round white pill w/ GC on top ...

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ive been on bystolic for several months now since may 2012 and i have gained 12 lbs and i have also been craving sweets like crazy, has anyone else experinced this ? ## Bystolic contains the active ingredient Nebivolol and most of these blood pressure and cardiac medications can cause weight gain, but I didn't find any other reports of it causing such cravings. Learn more Nebivolol details here. The weight gain is also not usually so severe, so I really think you need to look into other possible causes. For the most part, cravings are usually caused by the lack of something in our body, so our body makes us crave substances that can raise whatever it is that we are deficient in. Thus, as craving for sweets may be due to something such as a deficiency in vitamin C and our body is set...

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Just realized that I took Hydralazine 25mg three hours apart when it's supposed to be taken every eight hours. ## Took my 100 mg hydralazine at 3:30 and when I went to take my metformin and Lisinopril instead of grabbing Lisinopril took another hydralazine instead 6:30 , should I be concerned and should I take my Lisinopril or wait until bedtime when I usually take my other hydralazine ? ## Can I take 100 mg hydralazine 7 hours apart before the next dose. ## Taking an extra dose of Hydralazine within 3 hours may result in more lowering of your blood pressure than usual, and additional side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. If you feel extremely faint, or dizzy, you should consult a medical professional. Theoretically, you should be okay, but ther...

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41 embedded on one side and G embedded on other side ## my mothers aide found a tiny white pill (tiny tablet) in the bedroom floor the markings on it is 41 on one side and a G on the other side. i wish someone could tell me what kind of pill it is. ## This tablet contains 6.25mgs of Carvedilol, which is used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC: 68462-0163 Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, and palpitations. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am using Bilocor for 6 months now and picked op 10kg. I am positive it is because of the Bilocor. Is there a replacement. I am using Cozaar as well. ## I am taking bilocor for 8 years and I am putting on weight is it caused by the tablets my dosage is 5mgp ## Bilocor contains the active ingredient Bisoprolol, and yes, it has been known to cause weight gain as a side effect, along with nausea, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. There are other medications you can try, in both this and other medication classes. Have you discussed the problem with your doctor? They are the ones who would be best able to assist you in making a switch.

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My label on my current bottle of Metoprolol says "TAR 25mg tab Myl", while the old bottle's label said "TAR 25mg tab Car." What is the difference between Myl and Car? Thank you. ## The Myl and Car are just different manufactures, since this is a generic medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've been taking the Myl tablets and today I got the Car tablets. They are smaller and I can't find any reference to them online. Is this right? ## My me to pro lol tar 25mglooks different this time nothing wrote on it white with a little line on one side ## My me to pro lol tar 25mg looks different this time nothing wrote on it wh...

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I take 25 mg of Metoprolol Tartrate in the am and 50 mg at 6:00pm and have been on this drug for years - previously was on Lisinopril and doing fine - just diagnosed with mild left concentric ventricular hypertrophy on Echo - how serious is this ? Also now have orthostatic hypotension when I stand up - can’t even get cardiologist on the phone and NP or Med aide call back with no help! ## Mild left concentric ventricular hypertrophy translates to enlargement and thickening of the walls of your hearts main pumping chamber, it can develop in response to several medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and other heart conditions, basically anything that causes your left ventricle to work harder than normal. After all, the heart is a muscle, so if it works more/h...

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I have an elliptical blue pill marked E 47 made by Aurobindo. I think it's for managing blood pressure; is that correct? ## That is correct, they list it as containing 100mgs of Losartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure, and various other cardiac conditions. NDC: 65862-0203 Its typical side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, dehydration, and hypotension. Inactive ingredients may include: Cellulose, Microcrystalline Lactose Monohydrate Starch, Corn Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Low Substituted Magnesium Stearate Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s) Titanium Dioxide Fd&c Blue No. 2 D&c Yellow No. 10 Water Is there anything else I can help with?

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My lisinopril nctz tab 10-12-5 is a blue hexagon manufactured by Lupin. I am itchy everywhere and wondered what the fill was. I used to take the pink one with no side effects but my pharmacy changed mfg. is nickel or anything like it used as a filler? ## Hi, I wish someone would respond to your question because I just started taking the exact pill yesterday and my skin is crawling. ## What are the markings on the tablets in question? I'm sorry, but this additional information is needed, in order to provide you with information on the inactive ingredients. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you! The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. ## Generic prescriptions sometimes change the inert in...

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my mother is of 70 years and had undergone knee surgery. She was diagnosed with high BP 130 / 90. Doctor has advised to take Eritel ch 40mg and from last 5 days her BP went low to 90/60. Please advise whethwr to stop both these drugs or not and also how her BP can come to normal. Please advise ## Hi, Bob! How is she feeling? 90/60 isn't dangerous, unless it's causing her symptoms, such as feeling really dizzy and drowsy. That's actually a very good blood pressure reading. Eritel CH contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Chlorthalidone, it is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The Chlorthalidone is a type of diuretic, so she may also be getting slightly dehydrated. How much fluid does she drink each day? There are more Telmisar...

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IS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCING AN AWFUL FATIGUE? FEELS LIKE I'M DRUGGED. ## I just started taking Clonidne, twice a day,and the Doctor said not to skip a dose,is supposed to be for High Blood Pressure, but all is doing to me is getting me drugged out, tired, sleepy, headache. I'm calling my Doctor tomorrow,so she take me off this medicine. ## I just started taking this med about two weeks ago and am experiencing the same side effects. Will they go away after a while of should I consult my doc to stop the med ## I just started about a week ago and have literally slept for the past 24 hours...I work 2 jobs and have never had a problem with going the whole day other than being really tired at end of day(normal I would say) but i can not even get out of bed... ## i've been on clodi...

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I have tachycardia, that normally is only a problem if I get o er a certain weight, but last June I was electrocuted by my range hood and my weight is no longer an issue with the tachycardia, in fact now I also have issues with low heart rate... I only take half of a 25 mg Metropolol up to twice a day, because I also have low blood pressure to begin with. But even taking the half a metropolol right now is not helping me much. My heart rate is almost on a cycle of constant fluctuation. When using a monitor I can see the pulse rate and sinus rythym and at times it completely stops then jump starts again... Believe me I am one tired out cookie!!! I have had one night so far where I woke up in pain feeling like there was something sitting on my chest, I could feel my heartbeat, felt it stop...

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Took 25mg for 5-6 years and upped by Dr. to 50mg a few years ago due to supposed HBP. Started losing my hair all within one month on crown after being on Metoprolol for a couple of years. Thought it was due to menopause. Was put on med due to PVC's (early heart beats). Turned out several years after going on this med found out that PVC's were due to lack of Vitamin D. Dr. told me to continue meds to lower my BP. Recently ran out of meds and while waiting for refill, took BP several times a day. Found out my BP was better without the Metoprolol. Been off of it cold turkey for a month. Unless my BP goes up, I will NEVER go back on this again. ## Hello, Nix! How are you? I'm glad you're doing so well without it, but please continue to keep an eye on your blood pressure, to ...

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I found some white pills amongst other benzodiazepines in a drawer at a friends house and I'm having trouble distinguishing them. ## I've scoured the internet for this pill. and the only one that fits the description is a german version of clonazepam (antelepsin). However, that pill seems to have beveled edges. The one I have is smooth with 20 on one side and a scored on the other side so that it can easily break in half. I was told it is 2mg clonazepam. I am not able to confirm because I cant find an online source for its description. ## I searched for this same pill, that I found on my dresser. I came up with 20mg Lisinopril, which has I am prescribed, but never remember them being white. It is for high blood pressure. But it is white, round with 20 on one side and a score mar...

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I would like to know its therapeutic use, dosage for a 57 yr. old adult, when to take it, side effects, etc. ## I am on various tablets for hight blood pressure and react terrible to new tablets very often. Now I have been given Amiodipine tablets and the reviews I have read are bad enough so have not started them yet as too scared. Can I cut one up into little pieces and try them that way. ## MY DAD, 85 YRS OLD, WAS TAKING REPACE TABLETS FOR BP FOR THE PAST 1 YEAR. PRIOR TO THAT HE WAS TAKING AMLONG FOR HIGH BP. He SUFFERED FROM CEREBRAL HAEMORRAGE IN DEC.2009 AND SINCE THEN HAS BEEN TAKING REPACE 25, AFTER GETTING BACK TO NORMALCY. RECENTLY HE WAS ADVISED TO TAKE TELMA H AS THERE WAS SWELLING OF THE FEET. DIZZINESS/ FAINTING WITH LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS RESULTED DUE TO THIS.NOW, ON THE ...

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I have been on Sandoz Telmisartan 80 mg for many years and my pharmacy has switched me to Auro Telmisartan 80 mg. Is the Auro brand safe and comparable to Sandoz? ## Yes, they are comparable, both are Telmisartan, just manufactured by different companies. The typical Telmisartan side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, headache, and hypotension. Have you started taking it, yet? If so, how are you doing on it? ## I have been on the Sandoz Telmisartan for around 15 years and just a few weeks on the Auro Brand so at this point I would have to say the Jury's still out.

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