Blood Pressure Forums (Page 186)

My brother(age 40) is diabetic and has high BP. He was taking Telma 80,which makes the BP 100/65. Then doctor change the medicine to Telma 40. Now his BP is 140/90 and doctor prescribed him Telma H 40,which causes dizziness and low BP. What should he do? ## The Telma-H contains Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, this latter medication is a diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body. It is likely that he is experiencing some dehydration from it and that is what is causing the low blood pressure and dizziness. He may need to slightly increase his fluid intake to compensate for this and keep his blood pressure from dropping too low. Learn more Telmisartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. He does need to consult his doctor first though, because there are so...

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Medicine for hypertension ## Covance-D contains 12.5mgs of Hydochlorothiazide and 50mgs of Losartan, it is commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. You can read more here: Do you have any questions? ## 4 years back heart block was identified which was manageable by medication. I have been suffering from high blood sugar for about 20 years and managing with oral drugs. For last 4/5 months my SYS BP remained in the range of 170and DIA fell down to 65/70. Doctor advised me to continue COVANCE D in the morning and COVANCE 50 in the evening. I was using CILACAR 10 in the morning which is also advised to take two t imes a day. A new medicine MINIPRESS XL one tablet in the mrning is added to my drug list. Now ...

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Tiny white round pill. Numbers 36Z or 38Z. the other side has what looks like face w/ oval eyes and a nose. ## Hi Anthony, The closest match I could locate on a white round pill has the imprint Z 66 as opposed to 36Z or 38Z. I'm wondering if you perhaps misread the marking, unless this is a different pill altogether? The Z sits on top of the number 66 and is separated by a horizontal score line. It is identified as Atenolol 50 mg; which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure; but has other uses as well. Let me know if this sounds like a probable match. I hope this helps!

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HALF OF WHITE OVAL PILL WITH LSN ON IT OTHER CUT OFF BUT DOES HAVE A SCORE ON IT ## The closest possible match I could locate has the imprint LSN 20, as opposed to just LSN; but this pill is also said to be white and oval shaped. Although I can't definitively confirm the identity of this pill, the limited information that I did find says it contains 20mgs of Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Has anyone else come across this tablet?

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what capsules color and this color related only to propranolol extended reliese? ## Hi inessa, The 80mg Propranolol hydrochloride extended-release capsule (manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.) is pink in color. One side is dark pink and other is light pink. For verification, the imprint on this capsule is "MYLAN 6180". Based on what I've seen, this color only pertains to this specific dosage and manufacturer; but the color and shape of any given pill is always subject to change at the discretion of the manufacturer. I hope this helps!

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I have taken this pill for 3 days (one daily) and now my feet and ankles are swollen. Is this a side effect? Also does this med raise your blood pressure? ## Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, are all actually signs of an allergic reaction to this medication. The side-effect warning label does advise you get emergency medical help if you have any of those signs; including but not limited to slow or shallow breathing and a slowed heartbeat. In that sense, I do believe this drug effects your blood pressure. Have you expressed these concerns to your doctor yet? I would think that you may have to switch medications since these are potentially life threatening side effects. I hope this info helps!

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I need to find out if pharmacy gave me correct strength 300 mg of Ibertasan, pill only marked Teva. Half the weight of original pill of Avapro. ## Hi Helga, Have you already tried calling the pharmacy that filled your prescription? That is probably the quickest way to determine if they messed up on your script. Since the only imprint is "Teva", I can't narrow down my search on this specific pill; being that there are multiple pills that have a Teva marking. I would however suggest contacting the manufacturer directly (via the link below), if you are unable to get a-hold of the pharmacy that filled your prescription: tevausa.com/default.aspx?pageid=3469 I hope this advice helps!

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I've been taking Losar-H in the morning and Losar-50 & Attorlib EZ at night for the last 5 years, and my BP has been 120/80 since then. I am 55 year old male. Can theses medications be stopped, as I feel my condition is normal and I could do without them? ## The issue that you may run into is that your blood pressure may only be at a normal level, because you're taking the medications. So, there are two problems that could occur if you stop taking them. The first is a rebound effect, which can cause severely elevated heart rate and blood pressure. Thus, these types of medications usually have to be slowly tapered, to prevent this. And the second is that your blood pressure may steadily start rising again. There is usually no cure for hypertension, it can only be controlled b...

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I contracted a viral infection and devolped a terrible cough that eventually caused an inability to swallow solid food. After being hospitalized and receceiving every test possilble the medical team could not find anything medically wrong with me. Finally, after my iinsistance that the cause was a result of a side effect of Lisinopril I stopped taking the drug and in about 2 days I was able to eat solid food. Approx, 3 weeks Ilater the cough finally went away. ## Lisinopril can cause a dry cough in some people and it usually lingers, until a few weeks after they stop the medication, but such a side effect hasn't been known to cause trouble swallowing food. Learn more Lisinopril details here. What medication did you replace it with?

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i am taking amlodipine ( pharex ) 5mg tab. Is it the same as amlodipine ( amvasc) 5mg capsule to take ## Yes, from what I've found, they are listed as being the same formulation of Amlodipine. Learn more Amlodipine details here. However, you might want to double check with your pharmacist, just to be certain.

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I take Norvasc and lisinopril for blood pressure and I was wondering if I could that tramadol while taking the other two. ## I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between this three medications. Learn more Norvasc details here. Learn more Lisinopril details here. Learn more Tramadol details here. However, you should double check with your doctor, before taking anything new. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My husband found this pill in the medicine cabinet but has no idea what it is for. He is a heart patient and takes many different drugs, but this one may be generic. It just doesn't look familiar. It is a pink oval pill that appears to have a fancy "G'' followed by the numbers "101" Thank you! ## Hi Barbara, I believe I may have located a match to your pill; however, the "fancy G" is noted to be a capitol "E" with an italic slant to it; making it come off as possibly being a "G". The marking "E 101" on a pink oval pill is identified as Lisinopril (10 mg); which is used primarily in the treatment of high blood pressure. For your own verification, the National Drug Code (NDC) of this pill is: 00185-0101 Learn More: Lisinopril Details...

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I am 60+. I have been prescribed by a Doctor to have half of Aten 25mg after break-fast. I have been on this medication since 7 years. I am keen to know if it has any side effect. I thank if some one can give me the answer. ## Did you mean to ask about long term effects? Because side effects only last for a short while, as your body adjusts to a medication. There is a risk that long-term usage of Atenolol may cause damage to the liver, or kidneys, but not controlling your blood pressure would be far, far more risky. Learn more Atenolol details here.

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I currently take metoprolol fir high blood pressure. I want to start using a product called Fertility Blend to help me conceive. Can the two be taken safely together? ## Fertility Blend is a nutritional supplement, which means it actually hasn't been proven to help with fertility, nor has it been tested for possible interactions with prescription medications. That said, you should check with your doctor first, because too much or too little of some of the nutrients it contains can be dangerous, so they may wish to check your levels of them first, before you start this. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Learn more vitamin details here. Are you also taking any fertility drugs? ## Thanks for your reply :) No, I'm not taking any other fertility drugs. I have used Fertility Blend i...

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Substitute of Lotensyl in India ## SUBSTITUTE OF LOTENSYL IN INDIA ## Lotensyl contains the active ingredient Lercanidipine, which is a calcium channel blocker that's used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The trade name it's sold under is Zanidip. I am not sure if it's available there, but with this information, you should be able to find out if it is, or to ask for another equivalent medication. Learn more Lercanidipine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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As per the Doctors advice i am using Revas H tablet daily one .Now i am 59 doing very well.But I want know the side effects of the medicine.Along with BP tab let I am using this tablet.My BP is 120/80 pulse rate is arround 62. ## what are the side affects of Revas H can we use contiounsly as per doctors advice. ## Revas-H contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is most commonly used to help lower high blood pressure and to treat certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and dehydration. And yes, for it to work properly, it must be taken regularly. Are there any other questions I can help with?

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I WANT TO KNOW THE TAB AMLOR 5 mg AND TAB NEBICARDE 5 mg SAME or NO ## No, Amlor contains the active ingredient Amlodipine and Nebicard contains the active ingredient Nebivolol, the are both used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, but they are two different types of medications. Learn more Amlor details here. Learn more Nebicard details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i am a diabetic since last 2 years. regularly visiting doctor in 2 months interval. first doctor prescribed galvus met 500 mg, then 850mg continued for 2 months each. now galvus met 50/1000mg with telista 20 prescirbed. any positive result will come ## What is the benefit of taking this drug along with Istamet and Gluconorm G2 ## Telista contains the active ingredient Telmisartan, it is an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, but it is often given to diabetics, because it has an added bonus of being able to help protect the kidneys from damage. Learn more Telista details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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My doctor instructed me to use Betaloc 25mg tablets for high blood pressure, but now the pharmacist has informed me that Betaloc is not currently available in the market. So my question is, what is an effective alternative medicine for Betaloc 25mg? ## Betaloc contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that's used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. So you could just ask your doctor/chemist for another medication that contains the same active ingredient.

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I have been switch to Propanolol ER 80mg CAP ROU one daily today, I have been taking Propanolol 40mg TAB PLIVIA twice daily, which I only took one daily. My question is what time should I take the new medicine; before work or at bedtime. Do I need to take to medicine at the same time each day? I work nights, so time is different. ## Normally, a medication like this should be taken whatever time of day you are going to be most active, so it can help to control your blood pressure during the times you are most active and will experience the most fluctuations. So, if you work nights and that is your most active time of day, then you'd want to take it whenever you get up to start your day. And yes, you should try to find a time that works for you to be able to take it regularly and cons...

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