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hair has been thinning and some flappy muscles ## Just started to take amlodipine 5mg. I also am on thyroid medication will this medication amiodipine have any side effects with my thyroid medicine? ## It can cause hair loss in some people, though it isn't very common. It isn't known to cause the muscle issue, so if you're experiencing both, I suspect something else may be going on and you should talk to your doctor, so they can look into it. You can learn more Amlodipine details here. As to the question by Parthenia, there are several medications on the market to treat thyroid conditions, granted some are more common than others, but without knowing the specific one that's being taken, there is no way for anyone to check for possible interactions for her. Thus, if you r...

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Pill is pink, with Watson 862 or Watson 852 stamped on it. What is it? ## This tablet contains Lisinopril 20 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg (NDC 0591-0862). This combination is commonly used to lower high blood pressure and treat congestive heart failure. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Dihydrate - Fd&c Red No. 40 - Magnesium Stearate - Mannitol - Starch, Corn Ref: DailyMed ## what is it? pill is pink, watson 862. Is it for blood pressure, I refilled precription of Lisinopril, this is waht i have ## I just finished my rx of lisinopril and the new pills look different, larger with the watson 852 and kinda pink. The phramacy didnt say they had changed

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white, scored, round, imprinted with # 293 ## That is correct, Metoprolol is a beta blocker that's commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. You can learn more Metoprolol details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hair loss. Are there any questions or comments?

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for heart failure ## Need to know about Carbotelol, Coreg, and Crestor-indications of use, precribed dosage ranges, side effects, contraindications with kidney problems ## The name of the first medication is actually Carvedilol, it is a beta blocker that's used to help treat high blood pressure and several cardiac conditions. You can learn more Carvedilol details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and decreased blood flow to extremities. Coreg is just the name brand for it, not a different medication. Crestor contains the active ingredient Rosuvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more Crestor details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. As to the kidney issue, that really depend...

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green, round Watson 307 ## Yes, this tablet contains 40mgs of Propranolol, generic for Inderal, used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## My doctor recently lowered my dosage from Propanolol hcl er 80mgs/1X daily to 40 mgs 1X daily. Is this a safe amount to drop down the medication all at once? I do not want to get headaches

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Has anyone seen a price jump in Losartan 50, 90 day supply? In December I paid $14 and change, last week I paid $48 and change. The only change I made to my insurance was going to a higher deducible. However, this did not effect the December or April purchases as in both cases the insurance company paid zero. ## Based on my research, Losartan does have some pretty big price gaps, depending on where your getting it filled at. I used a pharmacy price checker (like GoodRx) in my zip code to determine how much it would cost for a 180 tabs of Losartan (50mg) and the price ranges anywhere from $12 to $135... Did you get your script filled at the same place you usually do? ## Yes, same pharmacy - Walgreens. When I called the pharmist on it he tried to tell me they did not have an increase and ...

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are these the same drug? I have both and want to be sure they are the same. ## Metoprolol Succinate is an extended-release medication and Metoprolol Tartrate is an immediate-release medication. Because Metoprolol Tartrate is an immediate release tab, it would most likely require the patient to take additional pills throughout the day in comparison to the extended release version. Additionally, generics may also have different levels of potency (as they are allowed to contain up to 20% more or less of the actual active ingredient). Furthermore, each tablet has its own composition of inactive ingredients (binders/fillers) that can also significantly effect the absorption rate of the drug itself, making it more or less effective overall. I hope this info helps to answer your question! ## T...

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pink ## Well, the color doesn't actually mean anything, since this is a generic medication and there are actually several pink tablets available from different manufacturers. However, Metoprolol is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and hypotension. Is there anything I can help with?

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> Why do I need this medicine? > How do I take this medicine? > What should I do if I have forgotten to take this medicine? > When should I not use this medicine? > What should I take note of while taking this medicine? > What side effects could I experience? > Can I take this with other medicines? > Are there any restrictions on the type of food I can take? > How should I store this medicine? ## Telsar contains the active ingredient Telmisartan, which is an ARB that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, but it may also be used to treat certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Telmisartan details here. You should take it according to the instructions your doctor has provided and if you've forgotten a dose, you should take it as soon...

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I consume 1 grapefruit (1/2 grapefruit daily) for a long time and now I am on Amlodipine - can it affect my creatinine count ? ## Hi Donna, nlm.nih.gov notes that, "Coadministration of 240 mL of grapefruit juice with a single oral dose of amlodipine 10 mg in 20 healthy volunteers had no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of amlodipine." However, an article I found on Livestrong.com makes a point of stating that, "If you take amlodipine -- or any other kind of calcium channel blocker -- do not take them with grapefruit, grapefruit juice or grapefruit dietary supplements, because serious, possibly fatal, reactions may occur." "Grapefruit inhibits your CYP34A enzyme, a protein that helps your body metabolize drugs. When your body fails to properly metabolize dru...

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mp657 ## That is correct and Clonidine actually has several medical uses, including treating hypertension and ADHD. Learn more Clonidine details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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to lower blood pressure, bata blocker ## The medication name is actually Toprol XL, it contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that's used to treat hypertension and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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I have been taking 5mg Norvace and hava loss of appetite. Anyone have this experience ## irrtation above of breast ## Norvasc contains the active ingredient Amlodipine, which is a calcium channel blocker and these medications can cause loss of appetite in some people that take them, though it isn't very common. Learn more Norvasc details here. If anyone is experiencing this, you should speak to your doctor about trying a different medication. Are there any questions or comments? Josefina, did you ever discover the cause of your problem?

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blood pressure ## I have no comments. How can I make a comment on something I have no information on. ## Is Corzaar, or its generic Losarton, a good replacement for Diovan which has no generic and is extremely expensive? ## Losartan is an ARB that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Cozaar details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. And in regards to Cheryl's question for anyone that wants to know… Since they are in the same medication class, yes you could try the other one and it's worth asking your doctor about. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I was given blue round pills with M on one side and 503 on the other. This was mistakenly given to me by the pharmacy instead of my generic for Ziac which is white with 501 on it. It was labeled with warnings about alcohol and causing drowsiness ## ive been taking bisopr/hctz5/6.25 for a year and when i picked it up yesterday it was blue instead of the usual red ## Is BISOPROL/HCTZ 10/6.25 the same as BISOFUM/HCT 10/6/25? ## The tablet with the M 503 on it was the correct medication, it is also a generic for Ziac that's just manufactured by a different company. Learn more Ziac details here. And in regards to Sandi's questions, yes they are the same. The color doesn't matter and that is something that's entirely up to the whit and whim of the manufacturer, so it may chang...

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prescription drug Lupin 20mg smallpink pill with Lupin on one side and 20mg on the other ## I think this person meant the marking LUPIN 20 and, if that is the case, it's a 20mg Lisinopril tablet. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that's most commonly used to treat hight blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Lisinopril details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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my dr gave me metoprolol er (time release) today. 25mg to help lower my heart rate and blood pressure. I took it and about 3 hrs later stared feeling so strange. my face got real hot and it feels like there pressure in my head. I read that the generic brand could be different than the name brand toprol xl and that it could spike blood pressure. I called the pharmacy and he assured me it was the same thing and that it only lowers BP. did anyone else experience this when first starting metoprolol er? also it hasn't seemed to lower my heart rate either. btw I also just started taking Zoloft as well. any help or advice would be appreciated. thanks. ## It actually may have been caused by taking them together, since the Sertraline in the Zoloft can increase the effect of the Metoprolol, i...

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used for hypertension ## Metoprolol is a beta blocker that's used to treat hypertension and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with?

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Checking to see if white pill, marked M and then 3 below the cut line, is in fact metoprolo er tab suc 100mg. First time I've seen these. They are larger than the last generics I got. I'd feel better if the 3 were a 1..... CVS - caremark sent these. The local CVS had no idea what they were. ## My last prescription for Metoprolo er tab suc 50mg was a white round with m50. Doctor called in prescription renewal. They are a thicker round white pill with m2. Mfr is Dr. Reddy's. I don't know mfr of m50. Both are mail order from CVS Caremark. Are these the same pill? ## Yes, from what I've found, both of these tablets are listed in the prescription drug databases as extended release Metoprolol. The one with the M2 contains 50mgs and the one with the M3 contains 100mgs. For ...

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Hi, Last Christmas 12/2012 i fainted in a store and went to my GP because well fainting in a store. After ordering some tests thyroid panel (normal), sugar test (not diabetic), cholesterol (less than 150). He sent me to a cardiologist after seeing something slightly off kilter (something on the left axis?) The cardiologist said it was within normal but did prescribe Metoprolol 25mg tartrate 2x a day. He also said to eat a bag of chips on occasion, increase my salt intake and drink caffiene. My questions are: 1. is it normal to prescribe it to a person with low blood pressure Nov 28, 2012 it was 114/99 (i had a cold when this was taken) to 113/59 on Mar 23, 2013. 2. why would he prescribe this when it is normally used for people with high blood pressure? 3. Is it ok to take with multivit...

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