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I accidentally took a double dose of irbesartan this morning (300 mg a pill), plus half of a metoprolol. What will happen? Side effects? ## Hello, Cathy! How are you feeling? Did you experience any adverse effects? In most cases, a double dose is not dangerous, though the FDA does warn that doubling up may cause your blood pressure to drop lower than usual, which may also result in shallow breathing, and lowered heart rate. Are these the only medications you currently take? ## I forgot to take my Irbesartan 150 mg this morning and I took it at 1:30 pm! I take Metoprolol SUCC ER 50 mg! It is now 9:00 pm! Is it ok to take the Metoprolol now?

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I have a round pink tablet, with an indent on one side, so that one can break pill in halve. On the side of the indent two letters appear, namely P B. On the other side of the tablet is a large C. ## what is this? i found one in my daughters room and i have never seen them before. She is 9 years old. ## pls tell me what this is i found some in my sons drawer ## It is Propranolol 40 mg: This medicine is a Pink Tablet imprinted with "P B" and "C" [1] Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain caused by angina, and irregular heart beat. It is also used to protect the heart after a heart attack and to prevent migraines. It is a beta-blocker. It is used to slow down the activity of the heart and decrease blood pressure. In general this drug is used if you ha...

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I need to be sure this pill is blood pressure medication... I found it in my purse and I am out of metoprolol tonight (prescription bottle is empty and pharmacy is closed). ## Yes, it is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 50mgs of Metoprolol. NDC: 00378-0032 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. In the future, it would be best to pick up a new supply, before running out, because if you don't have any for a few days, it could cause dangerous spikes in your blood pressure and heart rate, which may result in stroke, or heart attack. ## How are Metoprolol tartrate tablets supposed to look? Mine are pink with "M" over "32" on the back.

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The doctor diagnosed me with hypertension and prescribed micardis. I'm experiencing headaches, dizziness, anxiety and all of this is affecting my quality of life. I've gone in for an ECG and CT scan and both reports say I have no problems. I stopped taking micardis today and the dizziness is still there but there's no anxiety. Could someone please tell me how long it would take for this medication to get out of my system? ## Those can be typical side effects of this medication, according to NIH studies, it can also cause nausea, increased urination, and hypotension. However, if you have hypertension, it is very important to get it under control, so rather than just stopping, you should consult your doctor about trying a different medication. It may take a few weeks for these...

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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE IS TAKING TOPROL XL AFTER STENT SURGERY? I AM NOW TAKING 2 DIOVAN 160/12.5 MG DAILY. I WOULD LIKE TO REDUCE THE COST AND TOPROL XL SEEMS TO BE LESS EXPENSIVE. ## I had open heart last month and was placed on toprol XL 100mg. It has done a great job keeping my heart rate &b/p down ## Have you discussed it with your doctor? They are the only person who can help you decide what would be best for you to take, given your stent surgery. Are you on any other medications? Ref: Toprol XL information Toprol may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination.

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For several months I was taking Coreg tabs, 12.5 mg 2X day. I had mitral valve repair, and my MD doubled my dosage. Now I can barely move or concentrate--and have almost no energy. How long does getting acclimated to this drug at my docage take. I find this drug's side affects to be almost worse than my symptoms??? ## According to the FDA, Coreg may cause dizziness, fatigue, increased urination, joint pain, and vision changes as side effects. Ref: Coreg Information How long have you been on the new dosage? Typically, side effects last about 4 to 5 weeks, until your body gets used to the new dose.

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I WAS TAKING MET-XL, NOW MEDICAL STORE HAS GIVEN ME METOLAR-XR SAYING BOTH ARE SAME. PLEASE CLARIFY. ## Dif bitbeen metolar (cipla) or Metoprolol (jan ausdi) ## I am taking Amlopresss-5 mg (daily one) & recently doctor added met XL 25. These two are same or different uses? Plz. clarify ## Yes, all of the mentioned medications contain the active ingredient Metoprolol in a time released formulation. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Just, they are not the same, but both can be prescribed to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions, so it is best to follow your doctor's instructions for taking them, since allowing such a medical condition to get out of control has the pote...

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Anyone have anxiety issues/panic attacks while on this med? I have started with Losartan about 2 weeks ago and have been experiencing anxiety. I take doxepin as an insomnia aid and have had to increase the dosage due to the increased insomnia and anxiety. Do this symptoms level off over time. Losartin seems to be helping my BP. ## Yes, the FDA does report anxiety, panic disorder and insomnia as being common side effects of this medication. You may also experience dizziness, headache and increased urination. Side effects are usually transient and will go away, once your body gets used to medication, but that may take about 4 to 5 weeks. If they worsen, or don't go away after that time frame, you should consult your prescriber. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks. The in...

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I was told that people who are addicted to Xanax can be weaned off of it with this Propranolol Hydrochloride 40 mg pill marked "40 Dan 5556". Is this a true fact? What all is Propranolol used for? ## Michael Jackson died from it. It is an anesthetic for surgeries. MJ on top of Valium and dillaudid shots he got from dr Conrad Murray. He went to jail for four years. I’ve never heard of anybody using it, for the help or getting off Xanax. It really takes 5 days if you ween w the first benzo ever made called Librium. I got off Xanax In 5 days at a detox. I couldn’t believe it w no side effects or rebound anxiety ## It's a beta 2 blocker and will help slow the heart rate down if it is beating too fast. ## RB is correct, Propranolol is a beta blocker, which is most com...

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I was put on Bystolic six days ago. My doctor removed me from Inderal (Propanalol) after being on that drug for 27 years. The reason she gave me is I have had bronchitis and she said Inderal accentuates the problems with asthma or bronchitis. Now, I have had bronchitis in years past and my former doctor never took me off of the drug. I now see that Bystolic is also contradictory to anyone with bronchitis and asthma problems. I have had bronchitis once this year so I don't understand the need to change. The side effects of the Bystolic have been awful, cold hands, shaky, exhausted. I wonder if this could be the withdrawal from the Inderal or the side effects? I called her associate doctor yesterday to tell him I was very uncomfortable with this and he said it couldn't be withdraw...

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is losartan mfg aurobindo gluten free? ## Hi edb, Losartan manufactured by Aurobindo lists the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose corn starch lactose monohydrate pregelatinized starch (maize) low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose magnesium stearate hydroxypropyl cellulose hypromellose 6 cP titanium dioxide FD&C blue #2/indigo carmine aluminum lake D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, purified water While I don't see gluten itself listed here, you may still want to follow up with the your doctor before trying a new medication, just to be sure there aren't any other derivatives of gluten that may also cause an allergy. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Losartan Details I hope this helps! ## I just had a very negative response to the new ...

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I was prescribed MT 25mg twice daily by the ER doctor after 3 visits of increased heart rate. Was diagnosed with sinus tarchycardia. It has helped my episodes but my bp has dropped to 94/55. Due to me not having insurance, im not able to get an appt til Dec/Jan. I was wondering if its safe to half my doses because I can tell when its low & I can't keep going to the er. PLEASE REPLY SOON ## Tablets can be cut, or split, unless they are time released formulations and/or your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you otherwise. Are you having any symptoms from your BP being that low, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and etc? If not, then there is no reason to worry, because those aren't dangerous numbers and are nothing to worry about, unless they are causing problematic sym...

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Is losartan a statin? My blood pressure is high and they changed my pill from perindopril 4mg to losartan potassium 100 mg. Now my blood pressure is even higher and they have given me bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg. Can l take an herbal remedy such as co-q10? ## No, losartan is not a statin. It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist drug used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Among the benefits of taking CoQ10 supplements is helping to maintain healthy blood pressure levels that are already within the normal range. This should not be confused with the treatment of high blood pressure which falls outside of the “healthy blood pressure” category. While there is good evidence to support the use of CoQ10 in the treatment of high blood pressure, this should only be...

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Its a tiny peach pill. Round. One side says TEVA the other side los like 2003 or 2008. Any ideas ??? Its tiny... ## This tablet contains Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg (NDC 0172-2083) manufactured by Teva. NOTE: The correct marking is actually TEVA 2083 on an orange/peach colored pill. Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ is often used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, symptomatic edema and the prevention of kidney stones. Inactive Ingredients: - Corn Starch - Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous - FD&C Yellow No. 6 - Aluminum Oxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate Ref: DailyMed ## My wife's TEVA 25 mg Hydrochlorothiazide, obtained today, 3/2/13, is marked 2003, not 2008. Is this a manufacturer defect? I've seen several posts asking about 2003 and the i...

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Good day, my grandmother has been on azor medication for many years for nerves. The doctor said She should try cut on the dose as its not so good for Her at Her age, 79. She used to take 1 pill morning+night, She has dropped to half a pill at night. She is now experiencing blurred vision in the one eye, pain in Her head and a very sore throat going down her neck. Is this withdrawl effects? Is there a better alternative to azor that will work just as well without being a risk to Her health? ## I am using azor 1mg x 3 per day(suppose to) sometimes use 7 during day and night with 2 sleeping pills. What is the worst that can happen to my body and health? ## Hi, I am not an expert but I am currently going through withdrawal from Azor. I used to be on one 0,25mg for day and then again at nigh...

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I noticed when I started taking the Olmesartan Medoxomil about 9 months ago it has a pretty bad smell. I took it back to the pharmacy and told them to smell the bottle and they agreed but said they all smell like that. I take this plus the generic Norvasc 10mg, the Olmesartan is 40/25 and clonidine 0.2mg. I have noticed recently swelling in my feet and ankles, also a rash on the lower part of my legs. ## I was originally prescribed Benicar 40/20 but when they came out with a generic (olmesartan) i was required to switch over to that. I have taken these two medications for years and have had no side effects at all. I know everyone can have different effects I have never had any issues (yet). ## Hello, Sue! How are you doing? Has there been any change? You should contact your doctor immed...

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I normally take 20mg benazepril once per day, but I accidentally took two 20 mg doses. Also, I take irbesartan, amlodipine & hydrochlorothiazide. ## Taking a double dose just once isn't likely to cause any serious issues, according to the FDA, but you may experience more nausea, dizziness, headache, and hypotension than usual. However, it is always best to inform your doctor to be safe. Are these the only medications you take? ## Matoporal once daily50mg methylpredison 4mg Tylenol arthritis 1.tablet in the morning 650 mg ## No I take cetirizine,gabapentin,metformin,dilaudid.

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I have been on ramipril for a few months now to go with my amlodipine 5mg for high blood pressure. I am mainly at night getting clogged up in the back of the throat, which makes me want to be sick along with a cough? Is it the ramipil? ## Hello, Linda! No, Ramipril hasn't been known to cause congestion, just the cough. Learn more Ramipril details here. If you're getting the cough from it, you should consult your physician, because that usually doesn't go away and will require a switch to a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for your answer I will check with my doctor about the cough, its worse at night, also I will let him know about the clogged up throat. I came off of them this week for 3 days and I felt better but my blood pressure wen...

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I take 1mg of Prazosin for an enlarged prostate. Although it has stopped me waking up 2 or 3 times to do a pee in the night, I still wake up usually between 5am-6am dying for the toilet. I take it every night at 9pm. Should I take it earlier around 6pm or up my dosage? Thank you. ## What has your doctor advised? As you age, it is normal to start having to wake up to urinate, when it becomes a problem is when its several times a night, and disrupts your entire sleep pattern, but once isn't generally considered a problem. What has your doctor advised? You should speak with them regarding your specific needs, before making a change to your medication regimen. Prazosin may cause side effects, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, tiredness, headache, and urinary retention. R...

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What this medication is it fore? And what is the side effect Thanks for your courtesy, ## Hello, Cesar! How are you? This medication is used to help treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as difficulty urinating. It can also be used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## does doxazosin affect the heart rate? ## Hello, Mary Lou! How are you? Yes, it has been known to cause tachycardia, which is increased heart rate. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## How does doxazasin function? ## It is a q1-selective alpha blocker that inhibits the binding of norepinephrine to the alpha-1 receptors on the membrane of vascular smooth muscle cells. This decreases peripheral vascula...

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