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peachcolored round pill with LUPIN on 1 side and 20 on otherside,Oblongwhitepill with Watson349 on top side, ltgreen round withmissing piece can make out teva on 1side and 833 on otherside, gold/wht capsule with KU 118 on it...anybody know what these are???? ## Lupin 20, peach, round contains 20mgs of Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Lisinopril details here. WATSON 349, oblong, white contains 5mgs of Hydrocodone and 500mgs of Acetaminophen, the active ingredients in Vicodin, which is a narcotic pain reliever. Learn more Vicodin details here. TEVA 833, round, green contains 1mg of Clonazepam, the active ingredient in Klonopin, which is a Benzodiazepine that's commonly used t...

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I am 67 yrs old and using stresnil 0.25mg for the last 8 years. Will it have any side effects if I continue this treatment? ## I am 61 years old and have been taking stresnil 0.25mg for the last 6 years. And for the last six months I've been having low blood pressure. Will there be any problems if I continue to use this? ## I am 57 years old and taking fluxanol 1mg and stressnil 0.25mg for the last 18years and I am diabetic also. Are there any side effects I should be aware of? ## I am trying to reduce my dosage of stresnil, as I get severe cramps in my legs and pain when I lie down in bed. I also can’t stretch my legs to sleep. Is it a withdrawal symptom? Can I switch over to Ayurvedic equivalents from Dabur? These symptoms were seen after 15 years of menopause.

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white oblong shaped tablet with 7296 on one side and 93 on the other ## The white oblong pill in description is Carvedilol (25 mg); which is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate congestive heart failure. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## What pharmaceutical company makes this? Carvedilol

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I have been on it for 2 months and the side effects have been awful. I couldn't stand it any more. I stopped taking it last Wednesday. It's been 5 days. I now have swollen ankles. Is this something to worry about? What is the risk of stopping and how long does it take to get it out of your system? ## Hello, Lindyann! How are you? Yes, you shouldn't have stopped it abruptly, because that can cause a rebound effect, such as what you're experiencing with the edema. You may also have dangerously elevated blood pressure. Please consult your doctor as soon as possible to have things checked out for your own safety. You may require medical treatment and will need to try a different blood pressure medication. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## hello..ive been taking l...

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Small round light orange pill with a fancy R on top and 127 underneath it, both on one side. What can it be? ## This is generic Clonodine 0.1mg. The brand name is Catapres. This is a medication used to control high blood pressure. Side effects include chest pain, stomach pain, headaches, dizziness. ## i have an small 0rang scored pill with perhapst a cursive R on one sied and 2 on othrer side. may be bloOD PRESSURE ## Clonidine is used to treat various medical conditions, not just high blood pressure, it can also be used to treat ADHD, insomnia, and other conditions, as insomnia, and ADHD. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Greg, can you please post back and clarify the markings?

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have a bottle of different pills in back of med cabinet want to know what each is ## Pliva 471 is generic propranolol (name brand is Inderal.) It is a beta-blocker or blood pressure medication. Sometimes it is used for migraine headaches as well. It can make you tired, dizzy and sluggish. ## That is correct, this tablet contains 80mgs of Propranolol, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and some cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi I’ve been taking 50mg losartan for almost a year and BP was avg 128/89 then it went up to 140/100. My Dr upped it to 100mg and after a week it went up a little more. How long does it take for the medicine to start working and should it start working sooner since I’ve been taking losartan previously? ## @SW, You mentioned that you've been taking 50mg losartan for almost a year before it stopped working as effectively... I'm just under the unique impression that perhaps your body built a tolerance to it over time and that's why your blood pressure was gradually going back up? I've never heard of any medication taking a year to start working, so this is the only plausible explanation I can think of. Have you already discussed this with your prescribing doctor...

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I have had high BP for some time, treated with 10 mg Ramipril. The readings have always remained on the high side. Today the GP has prescribed 5mg Amlodipine to be taken in combination with Ramipril. Does anyone have any personal experience of this? Reading the side effects of Amlodipine seems a bit scary. ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and it has about the same risk of causing side effects as the Ramipril that you're already taking. However, the most important fact of relevance is that it's far more dangerous to let your blood pressure remain high than any possible side effects you may experience from a medication. Letting it remain high risks damage to your heart, which may be permanent, it also creates the risk of stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure and...

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I'm trying to identify a white oval pill with irpm on one side and 121 on the other. It was given to me as a blood pressure prescription, but from what I'm reading it's for pain. ## Hi Lloyd, can you please confirm the imprint? In the title you wrote "rph 121", but in your message you wrote "irpm on one side and 121 on the other". I also see a related thread on this site asking a similar question about a white pill with "rph 121" and they stated that this is a Canadian medication. Is that the case for you too? Lastly, where were you reading that this is for pain? Do you have any other details about the manufacturer or drug name that could be used as a cross reference? ## It is purchased in Canada. Just wanted to be sure it's for blood pressure. ##...

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drug ## Is aprovil a good drug for controlling high blood pressure? If so, how does compare too verapamil ## Aprovel contains the active ingredient Irbesartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure, stroke, and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, stomach, pain, and hypotension. Verapamil is a different medication, but it is used to treat similar medical conditions. Overall, it really depends on what works best for the patient in question. How is this medication working for you?

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Has anyone experienced side effects from taking Chlorthalidone? ## Can Chlorthalidone 25 mg and Lotensin 20mg combined cause mild angina in a 64 year old females? I recently developed angina after taking these combined medications. The angina happens at rest. ## The FDA has approved Chlorthalidone to treat congestive heart failure, and high blood pressure. They list its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, headache, and dehydration. Greengoat, it is more likely that you were going to develop it, anyway. These medications are most commonly used to treat it, not cause it, according to NIH studies. How long have you been taking them?

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I am experiencing symptoms similar to those on a bad smog day. I smell what seems to be strong exhaust; my eyes burn/tear, my throat gets scratchy, and my lungs feel irritated. I took my car into the shop and there is no exhaust leak. I notice the smell at first in my car but can now sometimes experience the odor in my home. I started this medication at about the same time the symptoms began...seems like there could be a connection... ## The possible number of side effects of this drug appear to be worse than what you may be trying to treat! I could write a short essay by pasting the side effects of this drug on a paper. Although none of the side effects directly state what you are experiencing, I am more than certain that this medication is the cause. Possibly another side effect liste...

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My husband takes Coreg for blood pressure and he also was just given avalide with it. Isn't Avalide the same kink of drug? ## has anyone out there taken methadone (im on 140 mgs) and phentermine together? if so what kind of experience did you have? i have been on methadone for 5 years and gained almost 60 lbs but i am scared to start the phentermine i was prescribed! please help! ## Coreg contains Carvedilol, and Avalide contains Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so they are not exactly the same, though both are used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Multiple medications are often prescribed, when someone's blood pressure is dangerously high, to help bring it down as fast, and as safely as possibly. Once it is at a normal level, medications can be lo...

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Small round white pill. 236 on one side and 16 on the other ## Are you absolutely sure of the imprint? I can find nothing with that imprint in what you describe. There are 236 and 286 imprint pills but nothing with 16, IP, ip, etc. I don't believe they are from the U.S. Since the imprint doesn't match the U.S. Ones. Wish I could help more. I tried just looking at the 236 but still didn't find much. None I found were a narcotic, that's for sure, but that doesn't mean they are safe! ## Is is possible that the imprint is IG 238? If so that tablet is listed by InvaGen Pharmaceuticals as containing 5mgs of Amlodipine, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea...

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Does this drug loose its effectiveness if it is split in half like 90 days before taking it? Also will taking tums (2 - 750 mg tablets) with this drug reduce its effectiveness? ## This is a time released formulation of Metoprolol, so it needs to be taken whole, the tablets should not be cut or broken, because that could cause you to get too much of the medication, at once. If you have a tablet that's been cut or broken, you should discard it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. And yes, Tums will reduce it's efficacy, so if you need an antacid you should look for an alternative. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi Mom... I also take 100mg of Metoprolol ER. If y...

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Cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors (24 hrs of coughing) nor calcium channel blockers (little help; leg swelling). On Benicar HCT and have persistent sinus problems and coughing that do not respond to allergy or sinus medications. Doc insists that the benicar is not the reason! Anyone else had this problem? How did you solve it? ## I have the same problem, am on Norvacs...a nurse friend told me it was probably the bp meds but I can find nothing to substantiate that. Help!!! ## Is it safe to take 2 pyridoxine 25mg plus 1 bilocor 5mg twice daily, over 50yrs female to lower blood pressure? ## Yes, these medications have been known to cause sinus issues, as reported by the FDA, which may include drainage, stuffiness, and congestion. I've experienced it myself, taking Candesartan, and Losarta...

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small, yellow, round ## m35 small yellow round pill ## Mylan states that this tablet contains 25mgs of Chlorthalidone, which is most commonly used to help reduce the amount of fluid in the body to treat conditions, such as congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and edema. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything I can help with?

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round blue pill 47 ## Mylan Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 100mgs of Metoprolol, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything I can help with?

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With toprol amitriptyline nortriptyline ## WHAT MEDICINES SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN WITH TOPROL ## I'm sorry, but there are far too many for me to post. Can you please post back with the medications you are wondering about? That would enable me to provide you with more specific details, thank you! The FDA lists the typical side effects of Toprol as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, diarrhea, and hypotension.

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this is a round white pill with SANKYO on one side and C14 on the other ## Sankyo Pharma list this tablet as being a 20mg Benicar tablet, it contains the active ingredient Olmesartan and is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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