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Are heart palpitations a common side effect of taking Clonidine with Norvace for controlling blood pressure when Atenolol is suddenly stopped? ## Yes, palpitations can be a normal side effect of these medications, according to FDA reports, it can also be a withdrawal effect from stopping the Atenolol. You may also experience headache, dizziness, nausea, and increased urination. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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Can coveram cause urine incontinence during the night? ## Hello, Brett! How are you? The FDA lists Coveram as containing Amlodipine and Perindopril, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. No, it has been known to cause you to wake up, due to having to urinate, but not actual incontinence. Is the person on any other medications? ## Yes, Coveram can cause increased need to urinate at night! This extract is directly from the packet insert: Uncommon side effects (occur in less than 1 in 100 users but in more than 1 in 1000 users): mood swings, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, sleep disturbances, trembling, fainting, loss of pa...

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Question: what would happen if you accidentally took two doses of Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan 100/2mg once a day in a 12 hour period of time? I thought I forgot to take it today! First time doing this and now know the key of having a SMTW... pill box! ## Hello, Jay! How are you? Not likely anything serious, but you should check with your doctor to be sure. You may need to take in some more fluids, since you may experience dehydration and lower than normal blood pressure from the accidental doubling up. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I take Losartan Potassium 25mg in the morning and Aten lol 25mg before bed. I took my losartan around 11:30am. Getting ready for bed, I accidentally took the losartan again instead of the atenolol. (11:02 pm) Should I be concerned? I am not goin...

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I was dropped from consultants in pain management due to my blood pressure being high twice within 10 days. I now am on new medication, 40 mg Lisinopril and my blood pressure is back to normal. This means, that I am in search of a new specialist. I am 63 years of age and still working after numerous surgeries from injuries that are all documented. I am leaving for Baltimore Maryland in a week but will need to have a prescription with me in order to perform my duties. Can anyone suggest a provider for me? Thank you in advance. ## That is very odd, that's not a normal reason for them to dismiss someone, usually they give you a chance to see your primary care physician, or a cardiologist to get it under control. How high was it? Can you post back with some of the readings? The FDA list...

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Are they now smaller? I'm concerned. Purchased a new refill and I'm finding the 20 mg pills are much smaller than my last refill. When did this occur? ## What are the markings on the tablet? I'm sorry, but I need this additional information in order to double check the information for you. It is possible that they changed the fillers they used, so the tablets are now smaller. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I take Lisinopril 10 mg also and my newest RX pills still show 10 mg, but they are much smaller. The pharmacist assured me that the dosage is correct. Still, it's troubling that the company hasn't provided an...

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After many years on Lisinopril Hydrochlorothiazide my doctor switched me to a combination of 50 mg of Metropolol with 10 mg Amlodipine. I was stage II hypertensive even on 40/25 of the Lisinopril with readings averaging 184/94. The new combination has lowered the BP to about 134/82 on average, but I constantly have this weird pressure in my head like it's going to explode. Not exactly a headache, but a weird pressure. And I just don't feel well. I've been on this for 2 weeks. Has anyone else ever experienced this? It doesn't really fit the listed side effects. It rather scares me. I asked the doc and she was stumped, told me to try for another week or so. ## Is there any way you can describe it more specifically? I'm sorry, but that is rather vague. I understand if y...

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Please tell me if you can use this drug to help with detoxing from opiates? Would it help with restless leg syndrome and other symptoms? ## Hi Scott, From what I could gather, a round white pill with G 1540 on one side and 10 on the other is reportedly identified as Amlodipine besylate 10mg made by Greenstone Ltd. This particular medication is marketed for use in treating high blood pressure, cardiovascular related ailments and even migraines. However, I don't know if these are some of the conditions you might face while coming off of opiates... And personally, I haven't heard of it anyone using it for this purpose. It may be best to consult your doctor first as s/he would surely be able to assist you in other ways if the Amlodipine was deemed inappropriate. Have you ever looked...

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Took avapro and lortab 3 am lortab5/325, then took another lortab 5/325 at 430. Now diastolic bp low. Avapro 75 mg, because bp low yesterday. 6a bp 73 /45. Been walking around ,excercising ,drinking water. Went up to 118/76. Feet tingling.bp low yesterday at 530p. Took 150 avapro yesterday at 1a. Also take Valium. Took Valium 1.25 mg at 230 am this am and 730 am yesterday. For three days in a row did not sleep more than 2 hrs. Slept 5 hrs last night . Yesterday bp at 530p 85/42 . 7a bp135/76 ## What is your prescribed dosing schedule? Avapro is most commonly used to help lower high blood pressure, and to treat certain cardiac conditions. It contains the active ingredient Irbesartan. The FDA lists its other side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and he...

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I started Metoprolol a couple weeks back. It wasn’t completely doing what I needed so my doc doubled it to 50 mgs about 5 days ago. Last night my feet were so swollen. Now I’m scared and I can’t reach my doctor due to this snow here. I don’t know if I should completely stop or take it down to 25 mgs? Help? Anyone? ## That can be a side effect of this medication, in some people that take it, according to FDA reports. It may also cause other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. It would be best not to change your dosage, without a physician's approval. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications? ## I’m still on metoprolol. My doc doesn’t think that is why my feet, ank...

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My Metoprolol ER 50 is oval with a line for splitting. On the other side is 369. Is this Metoprolol? Can't find that description for Metoprolol. ## Yes - the white oval pill scored on one side, 369 on the other side is Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets 50mg manufactured by Ethex. [1] Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... References: [1] ## I p/u my meds today, on the bottle it has the letters (wats), on the old bottle it has (par) what does that mean any diffence ## Chili, I'm guessing it stands for the manufacturers of the generic medication. Wats is most likely Watson Pharmaceuticals, and Par is most likely Par Pharmaceuticals. Let us know if you notice any differerence between the two ... ## is there any difference ...

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I am age 75 and was for a long time taking amlong 2.5 mg once at night. Since the BP reading continued to be above 140/90 my cardiologist suggested corbis 2.5 mg once in the morning with telmasartan 40 mg. This I continued for nearly 1 year and even then the BP reading in the afternoon was higher. Then he suggested to have telmasartan 40 mg twice daily. Now a week back, he has prescribed cilaheart 5 mg (climipidine) twice daily. So, this along with nirtrocontin 2.6 mg half tablet twice daily. Does anyone have any idea about the combined effect of these drugs and also the side effects?

What is the difference between Loasr-H and Telma-H? Which one is good for a person with high blood pressure? My mother was taking Losar-H before and now she takes Telma-H. ## Is it advisable or not to take losar-h instead of telma-h? My current BP is 140/90.

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I was just put on Losartan. I was told to take the pill once a day one hour before bedtime, because the pill can make you drowzy. This will be my second day taking this medication. I hope I do not experience any of the bad side effects. ## Hello, Tammy! How are you? What side effects are you worried about? The FDA lists the typical ones for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. I've been taking it for several years, with no issues. ## Actually I am not worried about any side effects.I hope I don't have any side effects. ## I was taking Lisinopril 40mg and it was keeping my b/p at 140/87 for 5 years now. Then I had a mri of my liver, because I was having upper right chest pain. And the doctor informed me that I now...

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Please give the details of this medicine with reference to its action and side effects. ## Concor AM contains Amlodipine and Bisoprolol, it is used to treat cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## DEAR SIR, I WENT TO DOCTOR HE CHECKED MY B.P IT IS 140/94 , HE PRESCRIBED CONCOR 2.5 MG DAILY. AND WHEN I CAME BACK TO HOUSE THE B.P IS 122 /82. I DID NOT TAKE MEDICINE. THE SECOND DAY MORNING B.P IS 132/90 I HAVE TAKEN MEDICINE IMMEDIATE. THE B.P IS FALL DOWN AFTER 4 HOUR 90/55 SO I HAVE REDUCED MY SELF 1/2 TABLET DAILY. EVEN THOUGH IF I CHECK THE B.P BEFORE TAKING MEDICINE IN MORNING B.P. IS 140/92. WHAT I FEEL IF I MAKE EXERCISE / WALKING IT WILL B...

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I had severe burning sensation on top of the head since mid November 2015. On 21/11/2015, my physician asked me to take Telsartan 40mg every morning as my BP was 178//100. Even after taking the tablets for one month, the burning in the head continued and on 23/12/2015, I visited a neuro physician who advised a CT scan of the head. The scan was normal but my BP was 180/114 and hence I was asked to meet the physician to bring down the BP immediately. The physician has prescribed Telma 40mg and Amlong, both to be taken twice a day. I am taking both these tablets twice a day since 23/12/2015. I checked the BP onn 4/1/2016 and 10/1/2016 and both times it was 120/80. However: 1. The burning on top of the head has not completely gone and i often feel this burning in the entire head sometimes. ...

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Have been on 5 mg Bystolic past 10 days for recently diagnosed afib, the headaches have been daily and rough, also vivid, upsetting dreams and heavy fatigue, pulse 50 and feeling weak, cut the dose to 2.5 for the past 3 days with no improvement, any chance things will get better? ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, as reported by the FDA. Typically, side effects are transient and go away in time, once your body adjusts to the medication, but that could take 4 to 5 weeks. However, the low heart rate is a concern and you should speak to your doctor, because you may need to switch to a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I could not deal with the headaches, especially since pain meds are a concern while I take Coumadin too. The low pulse add...

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I use trimacsart 40 for high blood pressure put my doctor change my medicine and give me olmeasar 40 and cancor 5 mg and use to morning same time my blood pressure nirmly 80, 85 and 120 ,130 use to trimacsart 40 but my pulse goes to fast please advise me and one tablet cyra LS also give me one tablet in morning

I have been taking clonidine for eight or nine years. It has always made me very tired, sleepy and fatigued. It also causes halusinations and lots of dreams. It has caused my hair to get really thin. The doctor has kept me on it because it lowers My pressure and so many of the other blood pressure medicines did not work. Have any of you had any of these problems including hair thinning? ## Yes, the FDA does list those as being possible side effects, you may also experience headaches, increased urination, and hypotension. What other medications did you try? Is this the only one that you are currently taking? ## No. I also take losartan, amlodipine, metoprol and hydrochlorothiazide. I would love to be able to get off all drugs and live healthy without them.

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Is it safe to take Carvedilol 25mg if the discard date was three months ago? Will they still be effective? ## They do not become dangerous, but they may have lost some efficacy, so it would be best to speak to your doctor about obtaining a new supply. The FDA lists this medication as possibly causing side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness, hypotension, and increased urination. How does this medication work for you? When I was taking it, I suffered a severe worsening of my Raynaud's Syndrome/Disease.... I listed both, because what the FDA is calling it at any given time is subject to change. LOL Sometimes it's a syndrome, other times it's a disease, again. Anyway, there were days my hands and feet would go numb and hurt, in perfectly nice weather, so I had to switc...

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if i just stop,will it effect my heart and blood pressure ? ## Yes, if you have been taking it for awhile and suddenly stop, without tapering it or replacing it with another similar medication, it can cause a rebound effect which may result in dangerously elevated heart rate and blood pressure. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Why do you want to stop taking it? ## i take metopolol OD yet no effect so i take anoher med which is losartan 50 is it ok

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