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I have been taking Co-Tareg for treatment of high blood pressure and recently my sonar examination showed grade 1 nephropathy. What is the best alternative medicine to use for high blood pressure that won't have a negative effect on my kidneys?

I take lisinopril and wanted to know if there is any difference between taking either the zestril or prinivil? I am talking about differences besides the actual way the pill looks, relating more to how you feel on either of them or side effect related..... ## I am curious too. I have taken lisinopril for years and never known it to have another name on my bottle. My bp was awesome. Now all the sudden it says generic for prinovil and It doesn't seem to work at all. I think the zesteril has the hydroclorothyazide added and its a small diueretic and makes you pee more. I took the HCTZ alone before and it made me feel like I always had a uti. burning sensation. IDK to tell my doctor to up dosage or what since it doesn't seem like its working. ## What does lisinopril help me in my he...

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Has anyone used Respridol for Tourette's Syndrome? My son is almost 9, and may also have ADD. He is not really hyper, and behaves well at school. He was just started on Clonidine, but it hasn't been long enough to tell anything. The doc also mentioned Respridol, so I was just wondering. He also has moderate asthma, under control with Flovent. Thanks! ## Risperdal contains Risperidone, it is a potent atypical antipsychotic, which is approved to treat Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and Schizoaffective disorder. Most other uses are off-label and I have no information on it being used for Tourettes. Have you asked the doctor about it? You can learn more about the medication here: ## I just started using Flovent and was advised to rinse my mouth and gargle after using to avoid getti...

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I am 55 year old woman. I have been taking Cardace 2.5 mg for the past 1 year. I get severe coughing bouts 4 to 5 times a day and then it stops. Has anyone observed such a side effect of Cardace? ## Which one are you taking, Cardace or Cardace-H? They both contain Ramipril, but the Cardace-H also includes Hydrochlorothiazide and, if this is the one you're taking, then the coughing might be due to some dehydration occurring from the Hydrochlorothiazide. Learn more Cardace details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. ## Yes, Ms Tanya. I was taking cardace-H 5+12.5 and without knowing that it is causing side effect I suffered for more than a year. Then one fine morning I consulted the physician in RML, Delhi who told that to few patients it causes dry cough. He changed th...

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If I get a little breathless I get a nasty pain high up in my back, also happens if I carry something heavy. X-rays are normal. This started when I started Felodipine 2.5mg. I feel weak and so tired. BP is 120-140,pulse 50-65. I want to stop this drug, I have tried amlodiplne, lercanidipine- more side effects, also on bisoprolol. GP not happy to stop. ## j ai arrete ce medicament car je me sentais tres fatiguej avais l impression de peser 3 tonnes

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Hi. I am taking a new beta blocker for 20 days now. I had to because of Sotalol and Apocard is not a good combination on the longer term (I have a light form of dilated cardiomyopathy). I take Nobiten now (5 mg) in the morning. Sometimes I still get a palpy and faster heart rate in the morning. When I get up early, take my pill and start to be active right-away. Some sources on the internet say it takes about 2-4 weeks to be fully active. Anyone with same experiences? I also have a itchy feeling over my body. Some rash on hands but I guess it's because of the hot and humid weather over here. I do have eczema for years. Ever since I was on a beta blocker. I do have health anxiety and I always am scared to drop dead... Thanks! ## Hello, Kaytie! How are you? Well, your heart rate is ne...

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Found a pill in my house. What type of pill is this and what is it used for? ## Hello, Judy! How are you? Is the imprint possibly TV 7295? Can you please double check and let me know? Thanks! If that is correct, the tablet contains 12.5mgs of Carvedilol, which is a beta blocker that's used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. ## Is this a xanax 1mg that got 7295 on one side an tv on the other side please let me know

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Is this drug available in the USA? If so, under what brands? ## Lercandipine, sold under the brand name Zandip, is a calcium channel blocker used to help treat high blood pressure. That said, no, it has not been approved in the U.S. So far, it is only available in Italy. There are, however, many calcium channel blockers that are available in the U.S. You can find many of them listed here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Thank you for the information. According to the literature, the drug is sold world wide. This drug was licensed to Forest lab. FDA issued conditional letter of approval, but the drug failed to receive final FDA approval. Is it known why? ## Hi, I'm French, living most of the time in the United States. My generalist in France prescribed me LERCANIDIPLIN...

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what is this oval pill with a "U" over top of "137" on one side and the back side is blank? ## The pill in description is Clonidine HCL (0.3 mg). It has been prescribed historically as an antihypertensive agent, but is now being used for a number of diverse treatments. To view more 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. ## Is clonidine the same as klonopin? ## RE- white pill U 137 Clonidine or Catapres hcl 0.3mgs Who likes the white pill the best? Because there's a 0.3mg pill exactly like the white one but it's orange with an R on one side...And it's sooo much better!!!

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I want brand name of combonation of Telmisartan 80 mg + Metoprolol 25 mg ## I want to know the brand name of the following drug combination: Telmisartan 40 mg + Metoprolol 25 mg + Clonidine 10mg ## Tellzy MT25/50 (Alembic) ## I take Met-xl (Metoprolol) 25mg and Telma (Telmisartan) 25 mg tablets separately, but l want to know if both medications are available in a single combination tablet with 25mg of each active ingredient?

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What is Metocard XL actually meant for? Sometimes, I feel pain and discomfort on the left side of the chest near the heart, which is very irritating. So, a physician at Ruby hall clinic of Pune has prescribed me this medicine Metocard XL 50mg. But i guess it has several side effects. Does it have side effects like giddiness, dry mouth, stomach discomfort, burning sensation on lips and heart burn? Kindly advice..Thanks and Regards... ## Metocard XL contains the active ingredient Metoprolol in a time released formulation, it is a beta blocker that is commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and angina. And yes, it can cause these types of side effects, in some people. If they are very troublesome for you, you should talk to the doctor, because there are other medicati...

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What are the side effects of Tazlok 40? ## FYi, Last One years taken Tazolc Trio 40 mg tablet every day one. My BP maintain 130/80. Could you mention can i decreased dosage of Trio 40 mg low dosage. Is there Low Dosage Tazoc Trio Tablet. Could you mention. ## Hello, Suresh! How are you? Tazloc-AM contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Amlodipine and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, cough, hypotension and stomach pain. Madeswarn, no, decreasing it without your doctor's approval would not be a good idea. There is no cure for high blood pressure, so if the medication is the only thing keeping yours at normal levels, then it could become elevated again, if you lower the dosage. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been using Tazloc ct...

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I'm a 71-year-old male: Cardiloc 2.5 (bisoprolol) seems to work fine - but makes me feel very very cold. Is there an alternative? ## For Hypertension or cardiac conditions, there are actually many other medications that are available for you to try. I had a similar problem with the beta blocker class of medications that Bisoprolol is in. The one I am currently using that hasn't caused me any serious problems is Labetalol, so you may want to see if it's available there for you to try. Learn more Labetalol details here. Learn more blood pressure details here. If it's not available, just let them know the problem you are having with it and tell them you'd like to switch to a different medication. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Many thanks. ## I have recen...

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Can you drink a couple of beers before you take your clonidine 0.2 mg that night or not take the pill that night ## Hello, Bullet! How are you? It would be best not to skip doses of your medication, without your doctor's approval. Drinking alcohol, while taking it may increase the side effects, so you may experience more nausea, dizziness and drowsiness than usual. It may make each drink affect you as if you'd had 2 and so on. If your doctor approves of your imbibing, then you should make sure that you will not be driving or operating any dangerous machinery. Is there anything else I can help with? ## When I drink it raises my blood pressure what should I do if I have already taken my clodine Y ## Hello, ME, Just mess with your neighbors spouse. That should have nowhere near the...

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What is the common name for Biso Fum/Hct 5-6.25 mg.? Is this 2 drugs as a nurse indicated? ## The name brand for it is Ziac and yes, it's a combination of two active medications, Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide. It's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you. ## what is the drug biso-fum-hct prescribed for? ## I am try in to find out if Ziac is a steriod medicine.

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Does it have any dryness effect on the nose/sinuses? ## Telm-H contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide and is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiac conditions. The Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, that helps remove excess fluid from the body, so yes, it may cause some dryness in various areas. You may also experience other side effects, such as: dizziness, headache and dehydration. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## I was advised to take Telma 80 H for my blood pressure for over a year. Now a new cardiologist has recommended Zilarbi 40 instead of Telma 80 H. Upon taking this, sometimes I get a very low and depressing feeling. I want to know what the difference is between these two medications and which one ...

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I just started on bystolic and am unsure how often to take it. After 14 hours, my bp is very good, and a bit low. I don't know whether to take another with my bp at this rate(117/74). Would it drop too low? Should I take it anyway to remain on a schedule? So confused ## 5mg bystolic ## Have you consulted your doctor? You should definitely consult with your doctor, however, just as a general rule, blood pressure that is 90/60 or higher, is not considered dangerously low, unless it is causing you symptoms, such as nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. 117/74 is actually considered to be at a normal level. How often has your doctor told you take it? Was it prescribed once daily, or twice daily? As I've already stated, low blood pressure numbers, within reason, are not dangerous, unless...

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I need to know what's the difference between tab lup and tab leg in losartan potassium. ## Hello, Sissy! How are you? From what you've listed, they've just been manufactured by different companies, for instance, the lup stands for Lupin Pharmaceuticals. This is a generic, so it's manufactured by several different companies and whichever one your pharmacy carries each month will depend on who was offering the cheapest price, at the time they needed to restock their supply. The FDA classifies Losartan as an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## You said LUP is for the...

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Hi, are losartan and neobloc compatible to treat hypertension? Thanks. ## Hello, Maria! How are you? Yes, such medications are often prescribed together to treat high blood pressure, or that which has proven to be resistant to treatment with just one medication. However, they can both increase potassium, so your doctor should be checking your levels regularly via blood work. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, dry cough and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you very much. Your answer is very much appreciated.... ## My mom is 86 years old taking lozartan 100mg and neoblock 50mg and she's having a feeling of side effects on it.. Is their any natural food intake to fight against the side effects. Thank you... ## I'm taking...

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I have been taking Lisinopril with Chlorthalidone, as I my potassium was depleted when I was taking Triamterene and had a stroke. The hospital physician put me on Lisinopril with Chlorthalidone and told me I would not lose potassium with this combination. Lisinopril has caused cough and is annoying so my GP switched me to Losartan. Is it safe to take Losartan and Chortahlidone, and will this combination still allow me to retain potassium? ## Hello, Glo! How are you? I am sorry about the stroke you suffered. Yes, there should not be any problem, the Losartan has the same type of action as the Lisinopril on adding potassium. I had a similar problem with my potassium constantly dropping dangerously low and we found that Losartan's relative Candesartan works very well for me to prevent ...

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