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is it used for erectile disfunction ## Hi jayezee, The closest match I can find based on your description is Benazepril hydrochloride (8 mg). It is a small round blue pill with the numbers 344 on the back and the letters ETH on the front. Benazepril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and chronic renal failure. Manufacturer: Ethex Corporation National Drug Code (NDC): 58177-0344 Learn More: Benazepril Details The only other thing I can think of is Viagra (a blue pill for erectile dysfunction), but I can't find a Viagra with the imprint "344". Where did you find this pill exactly?

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have been on toprol xl (non Generic) for 11 yrs., presc. coverage changed, size of pills discontinued, etc, took metoprolol succ er for 1 month, with no side effects. Taking metoprolol TAB TAR for 8 wks, last four wks, EXTREMELY FATIGUED, some heart palps, just not right, Cardio. wants me to stop taking completely despite all warings not to do that, and without prescribing anything different. Is there a difference bet the tyes of metotropol which could be causing me to feel so awful? ## Yes, there is a big difference. Looks like you were taking a form that is long-acting and were switched to one that is not. As a rsult, you begin to have symptoms after the TAR wears off that you were not experiencing before. PS. Never come off this drug cold-turkey. If your cardiologist is recommending ...

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I have been taking Atenol for blood preasure, I have been having issues with erections and maintaining them. the Doctor changed my medication to Lasartan and stated I should see an improvement. Has anyone had this issue while taking Atenol and did it improve with the use of Larsartan ## Erectile dysfunction can be a problem with virtually all blood pressure/cardiac medications. It may improve with the Losartan, but the only way to find out is to try it and see. If it doesn't improve after you've been on it for about a month, then you may have to try something else. You can learn more Losartan details here. It's really a matter of trial and error to find one that works well for you, without causing problematic side effects like this. I had a lot of problems with several of th...

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I take Metoprolol Succ ER 100 Mg Tab and would like to know if taking Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg Tab two times a day is equal to or the same as the 100er ## my husband has arrythimia and has been treated for 10 years with the same doctor. He was on metoprol 50mg in the morning and 50mg at night. He has complained of dizziness and always being tired for along time. He was outside cleaning gutters and moving a ladder and became very very dizzy and sweating to the point where his clothes were soaked. came in the house no one was home sat down and became stiff. called someone to take him to his heart doctor. Heart doctor gave an ekg and then reduced metoprolol in half from 100 mg a day to 50 mg a day. 25 in morning 25 at night. He still was experiencing dizziness like he was going to pass out...

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I have a small sky blue pill with a V on one side and the other side is scored and looks to have a 54 on one side of the score and the two numbers on the other side of the score look a little rubbed off, maybe says 07? ## The only listing that I am finding close, right now, is a round, blue tablet with 5483 V, which contains 20mgs of Propranolol, which is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure. You can garner more Propranolol details here. Is that possibly what it is? Where did you find it?

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I am 66 Years old. I am Taking TAZLOC-H80 since last one Year in the morning at 9 A.M. After taking this tab. my blood pressure became low as 70-110 . ## This contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Telmisartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. WHen it goes that low, do you suffer any symptoms from it, such as dizziness, or nausea? Have you talked to your doctor? ## Does this medicine affect the sexual life of a person if taken for a long time?

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I am thinking of switching from 10 mg Ramipril to Coversyl. Does anyone know what the equivalent dose of Coversyl is please? ## Each 2.5mg of Ramipril is equivalent to 4mgs of the Perindopril in the Coversyl, so you'd be looked at about 16mgs as an equivalent dosage. Why are you thinking of switching? Is the Ramipril not working for you? Learn more Coversyl details here. ## Thanks the Ram works fine, but my wife who is a Diabetic Educator works with the Diabetes specilist Docs, and they think Coversyl is slightly better than Ramipril.

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white color oval tablet could be divided in 2 parts. ## I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you looking for a conformation of what they are? There is no 95mg Metoprolol tablet that I am aware of being available anywhere. Learn more Metoprolol details here. The closest would actually be 100mg tablets. Are there any markings on them?

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What are the differences between the generic for Losartan 50mg produced by Teva and Sandoz ## They are the same medication in the same dosage, just manufactured by different companies. Have you had a problem with one of them? If your pharmacy has switched the one they're providing, that's usually just due to the fact that their supplier is offering the new one at a cheaper price.

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can this also cause water retention - swollen ankles...?? ## No, it isn't listed as being a common side effect. However, it's difficult to say how any medication will affect any person that takes it. But, do you have high blood pressure? Do you drink a lot of fluids and/or take in a lot of sodium? There are many things that may cause edema. Do you take any other medications?

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I can see an A BUT cannot make out the rest and is blank , on the other side is blaNK ## Hi Kimmy, Does the A look like it could possibly be part of another imprint that has been rubbed off? The closest match I can find based on your description is Hydrochlorothiazide and Irbesartan (12.5/ 300) mg; which has the imprint APO on the front and 300/12.5 on the back. Hydrochlorothiazide/Irbesartan is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and belongs to the drug class antihypertensive combinations. Learn More: Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide Details I hope this helps!

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Need better definition and side effects defined. Why so expensive? ## Amlodipine with Benazepril combines a calcium channel blocker with an ACE inhibitor to help better control hypertension. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach pain and dizziness. Learn more: However, I really can't give a reason for the price, most medications are expensive and the generic is still less than the half the price of the name brand, Lotrel. Do you have prescription coverage? ## Does of can AMLOD/BENAZP cause serious leg cramps??

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I am taking Listril-SM tab one in the morning and Tenoric-50 one at night. I have now been advised to take Telma-AM-H-80 one per day. I had previously tried Telma-40 and subsequently Telma-H as per Doctor's advise but it failed to maintain my blood pressure. Should the new medicine will be of any use ? ## There are differences in these medications. The original Telma only contains the active ingredient Telmisartan, the Telma-H contained that, with the addition of Hydrochlorothiazide. The Telma-AM-H combines both of those ingredients, with Amlodipine, so yes, it could give you better blood pressure control, but the only way to know is to follow your doctors instructions and try it. Are there any other comments or questions? ## i m,42, taking Telma H 80 mg for the last one month to co...

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Pill is white, small and oblong, with capital A over line with capital B, under it that is in script style print. Other side has only line across middle. Thanx for help. ## The white oblong pill imprinted A B is identified as Toprol-XL (Metoprolol) 25mg; which is used in the treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 00186-1088 Learn More: Metoprolol Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Just reading everything about this drug. I was recently prescribed this at 10 mg a day. I do have high blood pressure. This did work! BUT...at the cost. My asthma is worse, taking my rescue inhaler every 4 hrs now. My hands and feet are cold. and swollen. I have EDEMA so it added to it. I have CKD stage 4 , my GFR is at 20, i'm being prepped for dialysis. I am on insulin, cardiolgist is NOT concerned. With NO testing to kidney function he said all was perfect, keep taking 10mg a day. My kidney function is declining since ive been on bystolic. if i decline much further, i shall be dead. Will the drs be happy then? they never do blood work, just give me a major pill dose of soemthing it says to NOT give renal patients. i am angry--Withdrs knowledge, but not approval i am withdrawing t...

Does anyone know which of the two (Sotolol and Bisoprolol) is less likely to cause side effects such as "numbness and tingling in arms and legs and cold feet" and "excess sweating"? I am 72 years old and had a quad heart bipass 10 weeks ago. On the other hand, which of the two would be more appropriate. ## Based on my observation of each drug's side-effect profile, I would think that "Sotalol" is less likely to cause such symptoms. You can compare the two side-effect profiles using the links below: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a693010.html#side-effects nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a693024.html#side-effects Regarding which one might be more appropriate, would largely depend on your reasoning for taking either of them in the first place, as th...

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Is lupin 20 be used as a recreational drug? ## The pink pill marked "20 LUPIN" has been identified as Lisinopril 20mg; a medication used in the treatment of high blood pressure; diabetic kidney disease; heart attack; heart failure; and more. That said, I have no reason to believe that anyone would even consider trying to use it for recreational purposes. Whereabouts did you find this pill?

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I have diabetes and my doctor gave me lisinopril to take for my kidneys. Mine says: 10MG TAB EON tablet oval pink (E 101) Gen. For ZESTRIL I have to take one every morning. My dad takes lisinopril, too. His are for high blood pressure, he takes one every night. His says: TAB 10MG Mf: LUP pink round tablet For PRINIVIL/ZESTRIL I wanted to know if they are the same or is there a difference. I need these to live, and I'm running out. My insurance has been taken away because my dad wins $10,000 more than he should. Can I get these somewhere else, I don't have anywhere to go and I'm afraid... ## The only difference between the two tablets is the manufacturer. Your tablets are made by EON Labs and you dad's are made by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, otherwise they are the exact same m...

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what would be natural ways to control bp- ## What are you current blood pressure levels? They need to be taken into account, because if it's too high, then you should use the medication(s) your doctor wants you to take to bring it down as fast as possible. They can always be adjusted later, if you use natural remedies that are successful and it starts getting a bit too low. And I want to stress that it is very important that you not stop any such medications, without your doctors approval. Stopping them abruptly causes the risk of your developing rebound hypertension, which can result in dangerously elevated blood pressure and heart rate. My cardio nurse practitioner is a big advocate of natural remedies and always tells me to try them, if they lower it too much, she'd rather we...

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I am having Amtas 5 mg for my blood pressure since more than 10 years but my pressure fluctuates from 130/85 to 130/100. Should I change the medicine? And I am not aware of its side effects, is it true that it has some negative sexual effect?