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Dear Pres. Info.: My husband was prescribed Losartan 25mg yesterday. However, there were 2 different looking tablets in the bottles. Thanks to your web site, I was able to identify the white round one with 572 is in fact Losartan 25mg. The other one is "light green colored, oblong shaped" and the number '7364' on one side & the number "93" on the other side. Is this really Losartan 25 mg also??? Thank you in advance for your time and assistance to identify this drug. Most sincerely, Emily ## Hi Emily! Yes, the tablet with the 93 7364 also contains 25mgs of Losartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. Pills by different manufacturers will sometimes be used, if the pharmacy doesn't have enough of one to completely fill the pr...

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Ramipril 2.5mg is being given for high blood pressure. Want to know its side effects if any. thanks ## The common side effects of this medication can include: nausea, dizziness, swelling of the tongue or throat and decreased sex drive. Read more on the medication here: Do you have any other questions? ## Why is there ramipril 2.5mg and 10mg besides the dosage differences? Any additional effects for prescribing 10mg? ## If patient takes Ramipril IP 2.5mg tablets, will he get headache???

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My doctor is switching me from 100mg 2x a day labaetlol to 40mg lisinopril 1x a day how do the doses differ or are they comparable? I'm really nervous about switching I'm worried it'll drop my BP to low I've never had to take meds til I had my son and developed high BP from pre eclampsia I'm 21 my BP reads 150-130 top number and 90-100 bottom number ## What is the reason he gave for switching you? Labetalol is a great medication and also very effective, so if it has been controlling your blood pressure, switching away from it actually doesn't make sense. Learn more Labetalol details here. They aren't in the same drug class, though they are used for the same things, so you really can't compare the dosages. Learn more Lisinopril details here. ## The labetlo...

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I OFUND A SMALL PINK ROUND PILL PRINTED 20 ON ONE SIDE THEN ON THE OTHER SIDE IT HAS A R ## The round pink pill imprinted with "R 20" is identified as Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg). Some descriptions actually note the pill to be peach colored as opposed to pink. Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure and other heart related conditions. Learn More: Hydrochlorothiazide Details Hope this helps! ## I found this pill in my sons room, he takes anabolic protein and I don't know if this pill is related or illegal abuse. It is pale pink and slightly smaller than a 5 pence piece. Under the light a few dark pink specs are visable. The pill has a logo which looks like a T and an F overlapping. So it looks like a T with a line coming out of the right side. The pill is r...

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The pill is smaller white and barrell shaped. On one side it has 10 | P , that is a line separating the 10 and P and nothing on the other side. Any info would be appreciated. ## I found a pill with the same imprint of P over 10 with a line separating the two, but it is orange and round; identified as Propranolol hydrochloride 10 mg. I know it's not barrel shaped, but perhaps they could be a similar drug or even from the same manufacturer since they have a similar imprint... Manufacturer: Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 23155-0110 There's really no other information online (at least through the first few pages of google) showing any supporting evidence that a white pill like this even exists. So I'm led to believe that it's either foreign, fake, o...

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I WAS ON LISINOPRIL 10 MG DAILY, THE DOCTOR SWITCHED TO METOPROLOL 25 MG. IS THERE ANY BENIFIT? ## They are two different types of medications, though they are used to treat the same health issues. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. Learn more Lisinopril details here. And Metoprolol is a beta blocker. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Sometimes, one medication works better for someone than another, so if your blood pressure was still a little high, your doctor may just feel that you should try something else. Did they say why they made the change? ## I am a 39 year old female that is 135 lbs. they have me on 25 mg of Metoprol twice a day, 40 mg of Lisinopril, and 25 mg of Hydrochlorot a day. My 61 year old mother died this past August 29th suddenly while shopping at Meijers of Hypertensi...

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What is the name for Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiaz TAB 12.5 in Mexico? ## Wow! That's a tough one, because it is Mexico and their medication regulation is virtually non-existent. If you are visiting and looking for a needed medication, your best bet is to just ask for via these generic names, Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide, then just specify that you're looking for a combination medication. Learn more Zestoretic details here. In most cases, from what I've found, the Spanish names used there for the generic medications are very similar, so you likely won't have a problem getting help finding it from a druggist. For instance, Ampicillin there is Ampicilina. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you very much, I appreciate this information

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please suggest same contents tablet of telista mt 50 ## Telista-MT contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Metoprolol, this combination is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Learn more Telmisartan details here. Learn more Metoprolol details here. I am not sure what else is available that contains the same ingredients where you are located, but those are what you'd need to look for in an equivalent medication. Have you tried asking a pharmacist/chemist?

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I Am Taking 5mg Amlong And Cardivas 6mg In Last 3months For Blood Pressure.Some Problem My Kidney This Tablets Give Any Side Effect To my kidney. ## What is the kidney problem that you're having? Amlong contains the active ingredient Amlodipine. Learn more Amlong details here. And Cardivas contains the active ingredient Carvedilol. Learn more Cardivas details here. And these two medications usually have some protective effects on the kidneys. Are you making sure that you're taking in enough fluids every day? I can problem provide you with much better information if you post back with more details about the specific kidney problem.

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Can this pill be used as a date rape drug.... ## No, it wouldn't have any such effects. This tablet contains 100mgs of Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that's used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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Dr started me on this and after two days my blood pressure has not gone down, can I double the dose ## No, you definitely should not double the dosage on your own. While Metoprolol does successfully help lower blood pressure for many people, it doesn't work immediately. It tends to lower it at a gradual, steady rate and it may take a full 4 to 6 weeks, before it reaches its full effectiveness level in your body and you know whether or not it is working for you. Learn more Metoprolol details here. 2 days is far too short of a time period to expect to see big results. If you feel that your blood pressure is at dangerous levels, then please contact your doctor. Are there any other questions?

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This is a small white pill with a G on one side, scored on the other. Having trouble getting any info on it. Any ideas? ## I'm having the same problem. Have you found out yet? ## Hello, The closest match I can find is Carvedilol (3.125 mg); which is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, angina, atrial fibrillation, and left ventricular dysfunction. This pill is round, white, with a G on the front but no score on the back. Perhaps yours was made by a different manufacturer. Learn More: Carvedilol Details I hope this helps!

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what will this drug cost a month ? ## Diovan contains the active ingredient Valsartan, it is an ARB that is used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The price, however, will vary depending on where you buy it and it will also depend on the dosage and amount of tablets you are buying. A generical range, however, is anywhere from $80 to $130. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is there a generic of Divan?

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My doctor suggested to take Tazloc 40 tab. one time daily in morning. I am having chronic headache since last 10 years. Earlier my BP was just normal but used to suffer from headache. I consulted Neurosurgen, took MRI but no falut found. Doctor told it may be Migrain, continued Vosagrain for 6 months but no result. Even I tried Suminet tab., it's also not effective when the headache starts. Now when I checked my BP, it's 170/100.Then the Doctor told that, the headache may be due to high blood pressure. Plz. suggest shall I take Tazloc40 or something else. ## I am having chronic headache since last 10 years. Earlier my BP was just normal but used to suffer from headache. I consulted Neurosurgen, took MRI but no falut found. Doctor told it may be Migrain, continued Vosagrain for 6...

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Does Amloc 5mg make you bowels very runny? ## Amloc contains the active ingredient Amlodipine and it can cause diarrhea as a side effect, though it isn't very common. Learn more Amloc details here. Have there been any other changes recently, such as to your diet? Or the addition or removal of any other medications?

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My husband is taking Losartan since last 50 days and his protein and blood content in urine is 2+ now, is it a side effect? and his BP still fluctuating. How much time it may take to cure? is there any additional things to get manage during this medication period like dietary management and exercise? ## There is no actual cure for hypertension, it is a condition that can only be managed through the use of medications, such as the Losartan, as well as dietary and lifestyle modifications. Learn more hypertension details here. That link will explain more about high blood pressure and the next about the medication and what it does... Learn more Losartan details here. As to blood pressure, however, it will always fluctuate, no one ever has steady numbers all the time. It will change througho...

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if i stop taking repace 25mg what are the side efeects? ## Repace contains the active ingredient Losartan and this is not a medication that you can just stop taking abruptly. Learn more Repace details here. Doing so, without tapering off of it, or replacing it with another medication could cause severe rebound effects, such as elevated heart rate and blood pressure and such effects have been known to be fatal. Why do you want to stop taking it?

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My 88 yr. old dad has always had low blood pressure. Since a recent apendectomy, his ankles now swell, but blood pressure remains low at 90/58. Is there a drug that will only decrease his fluid retention? ## Fluid retention is largely due to one's dietary habits, such as having too much sodium or acidic foods. To help decrease fluid retention it may be wise to eat more alkaline foods, including: fresh fruits and vegetables, lemon water, and plant-based foods in general. I'd also suggest monitoring his fat intake, as this is what hinders digestion if you have too much (health experts usually recommend eating no more than 30g a day, but this varies from person to person). Exercise is also very important for maintaining normal blood pressure and preventing fluid retention. If he is...

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I am using Loprin 75 for the last 5 years. I am also using Lisinopril/HCTZ 20 mg ( for blood pressure) and Lipitor 20 mg (for Chloesterol) regularly. In USA Aspirin (NSAID) is available in 81 mg. Can I use this in place of Loprin 75 mg. ?? ## Hello Qamar, Based on my research there are potentially unsafe interactions between Aspirin and Lisinopril/HCTZ. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you also use lisinopril. You may need dose adjustments or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. If you are receiving therapy with this combination you should check your blood pressure and may need your kidney function monitored. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, includi...

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I have been presccribed 160 mg per day for tremors and a 125 heart rate at rest. i have weened off of taking 90 mg of xanax a month to taking these and they really have work. Although they work very well and I am now to a point of taking xanax only "as needed", which isn't often, I recently got a refill on the propranolol, it says er on the end when last month it said "sa". Should I be concerned? How long, (if I have been without the propranolol for over a week between prescriptions, will I expect to wait for them to work as well as they did before. (I didn't feel like I needed a xanax at all, which was almost a miracle to me after five years of 90 a month)..... Please?? ## Hi Wendy, Based on my research, ER stands for "extended release" and SA stands for...

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