Blood Pressure Forums (Page 29)

I have taken amlodipine and lisinopril for a few years. I recently got a staff infection and my Dr prescribed bactrim. I have heard not to take bactrim with lisinopril. Is this true? ## Hello Sally, You are absolutely right! Lisinopril has been reported to have a negative interraction with trimethoprim (Bactrim). These medications used together may increase the potassium levels in your blood which in turn can develop into Hyperkalemia. In severe cases this can lead to kidney failure, muscle pralysis, irregular heart rhythm and cardiac arrest. You are more likely to develop hyperkalemia if you are elderly, dehydrated, have a kidney disease, diabetes or if you are receiving Bactrim for long periods of time. Reportedly it is important that you maintain adequate fluid intake during the time...

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I have recently been diagnosed with Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania i am currently taking both difen and verapamil. Does anybody know whether certain foods can trigger these headaches? ## No, research hasn't shown any specific causes or triggers associated with these headaches. Some people who get migraines, sometimes have certain food triggers, but this has never been shown with these. My suggestion would be to just pay attention to what you eat and drink and see for yourself if something triggers them. Such triggers are usually unique to the person, anyway. Where I get headaches from beer, you may not and while chocolate doesn't bother me, it may trigger them in you. CPH is usually treated with the NSAIDs, like the Dicolfenac in the Difen and the calcium channel blockers, Verapa...

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whiye round pill g 1540 10 ## little white round pill with g 1540 ## what is the pill that is white, round, and has a 154 imprint on side ## Physicians Total Care lists the tablet with the G 1540 10 marking as containing 10mgs of Amlodipine, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC code: 54868-5762 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Jason, is that the complete marking? Can you please post back and clarify?

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green & tan capsule ## UDL Laboratories lists this as being a 1mg Prazosin capsule. NDC code: 51079-0630 It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Inactive ingredients may include: silicon dioxide lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose ferrosoferric oxide gelatin ferric oxide red titanium dioxide ferric oxide yellow D&C Yellow No. 10 FD&C Green No. 3 ammonia propylene glycol shellac Though they can vary, depending on manufacturing facility. Is there anything I can help with?

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Want to know the identification of a small white round pill with GG on one side over a line above the numbers 263. ## Hi Becca, A small white round pill imprinted with GG over 263 (and a score line in between) is identified as Atenolol 50 mg. This medication is primarily marketed for use in treating high blood pressure, but has a few other uses as well. Manufacturer: Sandoz Pharmaceuticals NDC: 0781-5225 Pill Size: 7mm Inactive Ingredients: -Cellulose, Microcrystalline -Magnesium Stearate -Silicon Dioxide -Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Hope this helps!

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Is it possible to have an adverse affect being on losartan? My husband has been on 100mg for 6 weeks and it seems as though his bp increases an hour or two after taking it? ## Hello, Natalie! How is your husband doing? How much does it increase and what time of day does he take it? It is normal for blood pressure to change throughout the day, when we engage in physical activity, after we eat and etc. It never remains at one steady level all throughout the day. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dry mouth. ## My blood pressure is normal after relaxing all day / no stress, but doubles up on my losartan. ## I was on losartan potassium for years. But I also took metoprolol tartrate for irregular heartbeat. Just t...

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corea ## I'VE BEEN ON HIGH BLOOD MED'S FOR A YEAR OR SO. STARTED ON LISINOPRIL 10 AND WAS OK. WHEN IT WAS DOUBLED, I HAD A REACTION. DOC CHANGED MED'S FOUR TIMES AND HAVE THE SAME REACTION. ITCHING BROUGHT ON BY HEAT. CAN'T TAKE A HOT SHOWER, WORK UP A SWEAT, GET IN THE SUN. HAS ANY BODY ELSE HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS? ## Cal, that can be a common side effect of some blood pressure medications, according to FDA reports, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. I experience, sometimes, myself, and it is very annoying. I hate it. I am even on one that causes my scalp to itch, and tingle in the heat. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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PILLS ARE SCORED ON BACK AND WHITE AND ROUND THANKS FOR ANY HELP ## You have METOPROLOL 25mg,(Lopressor®, Toprol XL™) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Metoprolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure may not make you feel sick, but it can lead to serious heart problems. Metoprolol also relieves chest pain (angina) and can be helpful after a heart attack. Metoprolol is also used to improve symptoms in patients with other types of heart disease. ## What John has posted is correct. UDL Laboratories does list these tablets as containing 25mgs of Metoprolol. NDC code: 51079-0255 It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure,...

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been on tekturna for 2 months and i like them,i take at nite and take lotril during the day, seems like a lot but they work well together, my only problem is since taking tekturna ive gain 8 pounds,diet always the same and work out 5 days a week, want to stay on these pills but dont want the weight gain, anybody having the same problems?my weight was 155 now zoomed up in 3 weeks to 163,not happy ,but blood pressures great! ## Linda, I have the same problem, 5 Kgs (11 pounds) in 7 months. My cardiologist insists that is not for the tekturna but it has been the only change that I got!!! ## That's strange. I started surfing the net to see if anyone else has had the same problem. Recently, noticed rapid gain in weight, particularly in lower stomach. I have been increasingly tired lately...

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My mother has been on calan sr and wants to switch to the generic. The pharmacist gave her verapamil er. Are er (exended release) and sr (sustained release) equivalent? Shoule she have received verapamil sr? ## Yes, they are the same, though the Verapamil is a generic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How is she doing? Is she on any other medications?

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white, round-shaped, scored tablet imprinted with Z 66 ## I received these pills in place of Atenolol and I am trying to find out of this was a replacement pill or an error. What is the name of the medication? ## That is a generic 50mg atenalol... ## Pat is correct, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 50mgs of Atenolol, which is used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC code: 00406-2023 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Inactive ingredients may include: citric acid anhydrous croscarmellose sodium magnesium stearate silicon dioxide povidone microcrystalline cellulose Though they may vary, depending on manufacturing facility. Is there anything...

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yellow long 555/eth 309 ## the reason I was serching on this pill is because I found 6 of this pills on my high blood pressure prescription refill. what an error! ## Ethex Corporation lists this tablet as containing 15mgs of Buspirone, which is most commonly used to treat, or prevent anxiety. Inactive ingredients may possibly include: silicon dioxide colloidal lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose sodium starch glycolate D&C Yellow No. 10 Lake Though they may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Elizabeth, what medication have you been prescribed to treat your high blood pressure?

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Hi, I am 42 years old and am running higher BP. I was using Amlong 5 mg and the tablets got exhausted. My friend who has the same problem is using Eritel 40. Can I use the tablet for the time being to control my BP? ## I am 61 years old. I am using Eritel -40 mg (Telmisartan) for the last 6 years, due my BP. Further no BP noticed, but I am still using the medicine. My doctor told me dont stop. My doubt is whether there is any chance of side effect due to this medication for a long time? If so what are the chances? ## These are different medications, since Eritel contains Telmisartan, while they are both used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, you should take the medication your PCP has instructed you to take. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly i...

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I started bystolic (5mg, now up to 10) a couple weeks ago. I got a test result of a high potassium level, which I know requires attention. I took supplements before all this started, but stopped immediately when I was put on meds. My dr says bystolic would not have caused this, more likely it was the supplements. My kidney panel was good. Has anyone had a potassium issue with bystolic? ## Bystolic contains the active ingredient Nebivolol, which is a beta blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. And though it is rare, it has happened with this class of medications, because they can inhibit potassium from entering your cells. It could even have been a combination of the medication and the supplements you were taking. Are there any other questions o...

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I have suffered from high BP since 2006. Until 6 months ago too bendroflumazide and candesartan in low doses. I was advised to stop the bendroflumazide and continue with candesartan. This did not control BP and the dose was increased and I could not tolerate it at 16 mg due to serious joint pains. The dose was halved and in addition I was given 10 mg of lercandipine. I suffered swelling in my joints and legs and ultimately could not tolerate it. For a short while after I remain on 8 mg of candesartan. The swelling in my left leg did not alleviate and following an MRI scan I was found to have Sonk in my left leg .. ( blood marrow swelling ) with no medical reason and yet prior to tablets I was very physically fit and well with no injury. I have now had knee surgery to alleviate the sympt...

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I found some pills with an I or Roman numeral 1 on one side and either a 9 or a 6 on the other with a line going up and down in the middle. They are white OVAL. ## Camber Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 50mgs of Losartan, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC code: 68554-5001 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, headache, and hypotension. IS there anything else I can help with?

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Hello. I was wondering if Coreg could affect my O2 levels? It just seemed that a few weeks after starting this medication my O2 level dropped to 85. I am now on O2 24/7, but all tests and imagery come back good, never smoke and my doctors do not agree on a diagnosis, maybe COPD but won't confirm. So I thought I would see if there was any connection since I passed all my tests including a stress test just before taking this medication for afib. Thanks. ## Whether or not it's listed as a side effect, I think because you noticed a change in O2 levels shortly after starting Coreg, that Coreg is likely to blame. Have you experienced any difficulty breathing since being on Coreg? According to NIH.gov, the following symptoms are listed as side effects of Coreg (Carvedilol): -rapid brea...

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I've been taking Losaar plus 50mg/12.5mg and now I'm sitting with foot problems and swelling of the ankle. Is this a known side effect? ## The swelling, aka edema, can be a side effect, as reported by the NIH. You may also experience nausea, increased urination, headache, and hypotension. As to the foot problems can you be more specific about them? You comment about them is very vague, so it is hard to say. Are you on any other medications?

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I accidentally took two dosages of benazepril (20mg) this morning. What might happen? I am at work. ## There is a risk of experiencing more side effects than usual, according to the FDA reports, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and hypotension. Did you have any problems? How are you doing? ## I’m not sure if I took 2 20 mg of Benezapril 20 mg.becoz I’m counting it and what left is lacking 1

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what is the correct to take lorsatan 50mg before meal are after meal this a white oval shap pill 114 on one side ## Most of these medications can be very rough on the stomach and should be taken just before a meal, unless your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you otherwise. Losartan is an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, its side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and stomach irritation. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I actually take Losartan 100mg. I always take it in the morning with my breakfast. I've also taken it on an empty stomach and I, personally had no ill effects. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.

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