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I have been taking Benazepril 10 mg for a while, and my doctor has changed me to Lisinopril but the new dosage is 40 mg, is this dosage comparable to the Benazepril or is this an increase in dosage? ## From what I can tell, it's a slight increase and the equivalent dosage would be around 25 to 35mgs, however, the switching of the medications also has to be taken under consideration. When you stop one of these abruptly and switch to another one, even one that's still in the same class, as was done here, there can be redound effects to your blood pressure, making it climb higher, so your doctor may have increased the dosage slightly to try to help control this. These are both ACE Inhibitors, so the side effects should be similar and may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dr...

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very small white pill with an A on one side and the number 52 on the other side ## Hi Olen, The pill in description is Benazepril hydrochloride (10 mg). Benazepril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and chronic renal failure. Learn More: Benazepril Details I hope this helps!

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I am a 39 year old man and my BP was always 160/100 + but later my doctor said to take Telmikind AM instead of Amcard 5. I also added a new tablet to my daily chart, Trika 0.25 tablet. Now my BP is 119/20 in normal condition, but now I only take these tablets when I need them, otherwise when I feel better I will not take any tablet. I also think the Trika 0.25 helps me cure me blood pressure because this is the medicine of hyper tension and hyper tension is the major cause of my BP. Thank you. ## Actually, using a blood pressure/cardiac medication in such a manner is very dangerous, you should be taking it all the time regularly. Taking it for awhile, as needed, then stopping creates the risk of it causing rebound effects, which could cause severely elevated blood pressure and heart rat...

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Can I take Lisinipril and Soboxone together? ## They can be taken together, but the dosage of both should be carefully adjusted and you should know to watch for the warning signs of low blood pressure, such as dizziness, sedation and nausea. Learn more Lisinopril details here. Learn more Suboxone details here. Have they both been prescribed for you?

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She had a right leg amputated 4 months back due to atrial block. She is now having blood of 9.6%, and she is losing her electrolytes. Is this normal? ## Met XL contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that's used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. The loss of electrolytes could be due to dehydration, is she taking in enough fluids each day? ## is metxl25 stronger than metxl50?

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WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE FOR ## Verapamil extended release (240 mg) has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. To view more detailed information about this drug, please visit the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Does verapsmil causes bone disorder? ## Is there a difference between verapamil hcl er and verapamil er? ## I am just getting ready to take my very 1st Verapamil er pm 300 mg pill, i worry about side effects big time, the e r doctor had me on cartia xt 180 mg extented release capsules, then after 7 days upped those to 360 mg's, still kept my b/p the same 167/99 [115]<<<pulse. So i am nervous, for good reason, and why would...

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What is the difference between Verapamil Er 240 MG & Verapamil HCL ER Tab. ## Hi Gloria, From what I could gather, "HCL" is the chemically abbreviated form of Hydrochloride. It is basically the way that the medications are put into solid form. Many liquid or oral suspension formulas contain HBr, hydrobromide. Some medications also contain Fumarate or Maleate, all of which are mediums to put the substances into or dilute them. Since HCL is water soluble, the Verapamil that does contain HCL may be more easily absorbed into your system than the one that does not contain any HCL. This is just my theory as I haven't done a lot of research on the topic, but the bit of info I did find suggests it to be so. I hope this helps!

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My son is ADHA and Aspergers and his doctor put him on this at night, he is 8 yrs old I just want to know if I made the right decision to say yes about it, and if it lowers blood pressure? ## my son is adhd/impulsive. he is 9. just changed to 60 mg metadate thru the day and clonidine .1 mg at 8 pm. its great! hes alseep at 9:30 pm and waking up at 7 am refreshed on his own. before he was up until 11:30 to 1 am ## My son was prescribed Clonidine 1/4 of 0.01 mg three times a day. I was wondering the same question, did I make the right decision to place him on a highblood pressure medication? He have great response with the medication. But, I wonder if this drug will stunt his stimulation in later years. I know for a fact it does in grown men. Can someone help answer these questions? ## i ...

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my bp is 150 up , and down 100 doctor give me amlopress + telmesarten combination. is it is sufficient for me or not ## The only way to know if it is the right medication and dosage for you is by actually trying it. Medications work differently for different people and there is no way to know ahead of time how something will work for you. This medication combines Amlodipine with Telmisartan to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dry cough and stomach pain. Learn more: Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? ## i am 61 years.i was diagnosed prediabetic but controlled by diet control.now iam tacking telmaam40 andtelma40 with razel 5for lipid control andthyrox25 for tsh control.now tsh is6.22 but micoalbumin is65 ...

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I feel I need conteneous clearing my nose as a result of congestion. another problem is very small elevation from my niple on my breast,Doctor told my it is gynaetomastia, is it true these are rare symtoms of Coveram. How I can avoid these symtoms. thank you ## How long have you been taking it? There are really no ways to avoid the side effects of any medication, but they will usually taper off with time, after your body adjusts to the medication. Learn more Perindopril details here. Learn more Amlodipine details here. However, another alternative would be to try a different medication. There are many others available. Have you explored your other options?

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My Dr just put me on this can any one tell me if they have had any side effects that i need to now about ## Metoprolol is a beta blocker that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, angina and other cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. The most common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Please watch out for a lot of hair loss, as that may be the sign of a serious rare reaction that could mean it isn't the right medication for you. Are there any other questions?

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I was switched from toprol XL 25 mg once a day to lopressor 25 mg 2x aday. The nurse said it was the same because one is extended release ad the other is not ## That is correct, they both contain the active ingredient Metoprolol, but the Toprol XL is a controlled release formulation and the Lopressor is a regular release one. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Where you told why the switch was made? ## No. When I phoned in for a prescription, another Dr ordered it for me; when I noticed the change my physician said just go ahead and use it because they are the same. I would prefer the once a day for convenience but she said not to waste the meds. Thanks for responding. Appreciate it.

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Could someone tell me what the pill z3 is. It was mixed with my wife's blood pressure pills from target pharmacy.amlodipine 5. ## It is also a 5mg Amlodipine tablet, if there is only one in there, the pharmacy was probably short when they filled her prescription, so they had to use one from a different manufacturer. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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has no manufacturer's name, is small round, white tablet with score on one side, and number 477 on other side ## Hi Ron, The pill in description is Metoprolol tartrate (50 mg), which is used in the treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. Manufacturer: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories National Drug Code (NDC): 57664-0477 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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I had a heart attack and stent a couple of years ago. I'm on aspirin, bisoprolol, atorvastatin and ramipril. I also take levothyroxine each morning. I have been feeling very tired and my blood pressure is very low, typically about 100 (or less) over 50 ish. With my drs agreement my dose of ramipril has been reduced to 5mg per day from 10mg. I take one in the morning and one at night. My blood pressure has increased slightly and seem steadier (although I had a reading of 98 over 47 yesterday) and I'm probably not as tired, although its hard to tell. My question concerns whether it is better to have the higher dose for prevention and put up with low blood pressure, or to have the lower dose and be at more risk! I don't know what is best and my dr seems to be leaving that decis...

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.Description of action, side effects, and any adverse effects ## There is, unfortunately, the risk of side effects and adverse effects with any medication. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor agonist, mainly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. You can read more on the medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am taking Losar H for blood pressure for the past 18 months. I have been getting continuous headache especially over the eye balls and forehead. It continues to stay even after a good nights sleep. Can this be due to Losar H ? ## Yes, it can. If you read my prior post, you will see that headaches is a very common side effect to these types of medications: Common side effects may i...

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what pharmacy in kansas city missouri carries amlodipine besylate 10 mg color blue, round, side1 10,size 2 m. ## I am sorry, but there is no way to know, ahead of time, which pharmacy carries a medication from any given manufacturer. The only thing I can suggest is contacting the pharmacies in your area and asking them. If they don't carry the one manufactured by Mylan, they may be able to order it in for you. Do you have a problem with other manufacturers? ## My patient had an allergic reaction to the Amneal brand of amlodipine but not to the Mylan brand. What do you feel is the difference between the two products?

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I take 2 bld press meds.....5 mgs amlodopine between 8&9 A.M.....controls well no side effects...then in evening take Benicar 20 Mgs...at 8 P.M..I am unsure if they. protect me all night....how long before they become effective and for how long do these 2 drugs stay in my system ... ## I understand your concern and as a fellow hypertension patient, I can help you with this. As to being protected at night, you really don't need to worry about it. If you are going to be at night, then your blood pressure and heart rate naturally fall in the evening and they dip even further, when you go to sleep. That is why most doctors prescribe blood pressure medications to be taken in the morning, because that is the time of day when you are the most active and will experience the most fluctua...

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for which disease is it used ## Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions? ## hopace 2.5 , what is it's side effects

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I am Diabetic and the above tablet was advised to reduce the swelling that is occurring on my feet. Is it okay? ## Repace H is not manufactured in th US, it's manufatured out of India used to treat blood pressure. The active ingredients in Repace H is Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. I believe Repace H works as a receptor blocker which helps relax the blood vessels. Potential side effects are back ache, coughing, and dizziness. To learn more about the active ingredients click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or infomation to add? Please post back if you do. ## Iam diabete and have BP biabete reading vary between 9-14 mmol/gl without drugs and average reading for BP is a35/84 with Pul 75. Can prescribe the best medicine to keep every normal with minimum drugs. I a...

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