Blood Pressure Forums (Page 58)

My dr did give me adco retic, for what do I use it, what is it supose to do ## Hello, Elsie! How are you? Adco-Retic contains Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been on Adco-retic pills for a number of years-then last year dr changed medication to Amloc 5m,which I did not have a problem with,then about 2+mths ago changed it again to 10m,but I seem to have a big problem with this,cause now I have a kidney problem and got an appointment with a specialist even maybe treatment,legs,ankles,and hip are swelling and in pain at times,is this the side-effect from these pills,'?????i took myself off these p...

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Can Valzaar 40 taken twice lead to back pain and muscle pain in a 72 year old lady? I suffer from LBBB and low EF 44. ## I'm on Valsartan 160-12.5, I short of breath and so tired I no longer have a life. I don't know what to do either if you get any good replies please write on this forum

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I take 100 mg losartan a day along with 10mg amlodipine. I have really bad aches and pains in all my joints and muscles. Is losartan to blame as I did not have it before? ## It is not a statin drug, but it can cause those types of side effects in some people that take it. The NIH lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. The increased urination could also cause it, if you are becoming dehydrated. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? ## I get dizziness and almost unbearable foot pain. I had stopped taking it, for this reason, but the doctor still prescribes it. ## I used to take 100mg of Lorstan too, along with 10mg of Amlodipine with Hydrocholorthiazide 25mg. for blood pressure control (high). I noticed tha...

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I've been on a low dose of Losartan everyday and feel fatigued. How long before it goes away after stopping treatment? ## I too was having alot of side effects. The biggest ones were anxiety, neck and back pain, leg cramps especially at night, dry mouth, bad cough, felt tired all the time, dizziness when I got up, shortness of breath, felt foggy, like I wasn't really here, like in a bad dream and lastly I was getting really depressed! Well I cold turkey quit it (losartan 100 mgs a day for 6 months). I couldnt take it anymore. I didnt experience anything bad from stopping it cold turkey. If anything the next day I felt a little better and everyday after I started feeling better and better. Its only been 10 days that I quit it and every side effect is completely gone except the sh...

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I'm on 5mg of Bystolic and besides being so darn tired, I've gained weight. How much weight gain can I expect?? ## Hello, Carol! How are you? Most medications in this class can cause weight gain as a side effect, but it usually insignificant, generally about 5 pounds, or so. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. How much have you gained? ## At least 5 lbs and I need to lose a lot of weight. I have just decreased the amount to 2.5mg because the lethary was making me feel amazingly horrible. ## Hi if I take lutenyl to postpone my period for one month how much weight I will gain

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what is the difference between amlodipine and amlodipine besylate?are they the same? ## Yes, they are the same, one just lists the chemical salt, besylate, which would be the complete name for the medication. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is commonly used to help control high blood pressure and to treat other cardiac related diseases. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach pain. Read more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## my family doctor has me on amlodipine 5mg and my heart doctor has me amlodipine bestlate 5mg i have developed this itchy throat cough and sneezing, took benadyrl.....helps little is this medication have this side effect.... margaret ## i'd been using pharex amlodipine besylate 10mg everyday, will it cur...

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I have had a aortic valve replacement and a single bypass. Consultant has said the operation was a success. However I'm repeatedly going to A & E with severe shortness of breath and felt worse than before the operation. The only new tablet since my operation is Bisoprol fumarate. ## Hello, Morris! How are you? What other medications do you take? Those symptoms can be signs of congestive heart failure, as reported by the NIH. Have you had any swelling or edema? Bisoprolol side effects, as reported by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. What are your blood pressure levels? ## No Was Just At Hospital And released ! All results Came Back Good With Heart . It Is These Meds ! Gotta Get off And Get New Dr.

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Since starting on Lercanidipine for blood pressure I've been suffering from aches and pains especially in my legs and feeling leg weakness. Has anyone had similar symptoms? ## Have you consulted your doctor? Lercanidipine is a calcium channel blocker and you should consult your doctor, because in some people it can cause peripheral edema, which could explain the symptoms you are experiencing. It could also be due to bad side effects of the medication, or dehydration, since almost all of these medications can increase urinary output. Have you been making sure to take in the proper amount of liquids each day? ## Go to you doctor and tell him you dont want to use that drug anymore my experience was over 4.5 yrs I discovered it was the cause of terrible leg aches and more and stopped co...

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Is the T MET XL 25 tablet safe for a male whose age is 20 yrs and having BP fluctuations (160/90 to 140/80) for 10-12 days with chest pain...which is diagnosed as muscular pain after doing ECG and 2D-ECHO...? ## This contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. It's as safe as any other medication, they all carry risks, but letting your blood pressure continue to rise out of control would be much more risky. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Has your doctor instructed you to use it? ## Yes... Doctor only prescribed it..But Im little bit worry as his age is 21 yrs. Thats why i wanted to know that for this age group is it good ? ## Is it ok to abruptly stop taking Met XL which was prescribed to me by d...

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I have high blood pressure of 180, so the doctor gave me a sample of this medication and it works pretty good. Has anyone had side effects on this one? It would help to see if we match on this. ## I have had very high blood pressure readings in the the last 8 months, always told due to stress, was on avapro, but my doc has now put me on micardis 40mg, hopefully this will improve blood pressure was 193 over 90 last reading. For 6 weeks have had tingling, pins and needles in both arms, so bad have to get up 3 times every night to get sensation in arms, aching in all bones, left leg gave in while walking once, swelling in ankles, thumb and left elbow, headaches all the time, am taking nuerofen plus that is helping to relieve the pain as much as possible, neck pain, cannot lift a glass of w...

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I take 240 mg of verapamil in the morning and valsartan 160 mg (1 in AM and 1 in PM). I'm pretty sure I was distracted this morning and took 2 of one or the other - at 9am. At about 12:00 noon, I started feeling lightheaded and experienced lots of palpitations. What should I do? ## Hi Jan, Sorry to hear about your situation. I see that it's been a few days since the timing of your post... How have you been feeling lately? Did you find a way to get to the ER or urgent care while those symptoms persisted? Generally, in case of an overdose, poison control should be on your list of who to contact (at 1-800-222-1222) - They are available 24/7 for your convenience and can provide you with valuable information on what steps to take moving forward. Secondly, I think it's very import...

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I was checking both medication shown above and notice that they are both for high blood pressure, is it possible that my symptom of dizziness are caused by combining both? ## Hi Gerry, Are you referring to Ramipril and Metoprolol? Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Ramipril and Metoprolol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. The only interaction that exists with these medications is with food- For Metoprolol, food can enhance the levels of teh drug in your body. You should take metoprolol at the same time each day, preferably with or immediately following meals. Doing so should make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Al...

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Are Amlodipine Amlovasc the same as Amlodipine besylate? ## Yes, Amlovasc is just a brand name for Amlodipine, so Amlodipine is the generic and is usually cheaper to purchase. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I live in South Africa and do not know if this will be of any help. I use Amloc, 5mg. Amloc is amlodipine maleate, which does not cause any swelling. Previously I was on amlodipine besylate which caused me to swell up like I was trying to outdo an elephant. My neighbor experienced the same - besylate causes swelling, maleate does not. Both are amlodipine, only different components of it.

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Am taking Losartan H 50 mg one in the morning , one at night.Doctor wants me to take this for 7 weeks and come back with a test on Renal Profile. Will I damage my Kidneys by using this drug ? I am a diabetic with Fasting Blood sugar 130 and using Glycinorm 40 (glycacide) twice a day and 250 mg X 2 Metroformin.Thanks Sunil Cooray SRI LANKA ## Hi, Sunil! How are you? And no, This medication, which is a combination of Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide is often given to diabetics to help protect their kidneys, since they can be very prone to suffering damage. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increase urination. You can learn more Losartan details here and there are more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I have just been pu...

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My doctor gave me pax 10mg to take twice daily for 'stress' which was causing my 'high blood pressure' to rise very high. Is it safe to take them? And I don't know what the side effects of pax is. I get chronic migraines, and I have chronic osteoarthritis, and I only have half a colon, and the specialist told me it's very important that I must not get constipated. So for these problems I have is it safe to take the pax? And what are the side effects of these tablets? Thank you. ## Hello, Lorna! How are you? Pax 10 is listed as containing 10mgs of Diazepam, which the FDA classifies as a benzodiazepine, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. The main concern that I see is tha...

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Is it common to gain weight when you're on Co-Pritor? I have picked up 10 kg's since I started with the High blood medication. Your advice and help would be appreciated. ## Co-Pritor contains the active ingredients Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. From what I've read on each of those individual medications, neither of them list weight gain as a possible side effect. Interestingly enough, "loss of appetite" is listed as a side effect of Hydrochlorothiazide. And from my understanding of nutrition, when you eat a lot less than you're used to having (or not eating every few hours), your metabolism can slow down significantly in response to that. Especially if you're not getting enough exercise on a regular basis either. Have you made any dietary changes or no...

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Have had 4 c section, one hernia and one gal bladder removal. After the gal bladder operation, i experience numbness when am sleeping on my hand were the operation was done. Sometimes I get a lot of pain in my pelvis where the same operation is. What medication can i take to stop the numbness and pain? I have been taking catchnerve tablets, how long can I take it? ## I have tinnitus and doctors told me that there is no cure... What can I do to relieve or reduce the noise/buzzing in my left ear?I am also a blood pressure patient and am on moduretic and enalapril tablets. Will catchnerve help my condition? Please advise if there are any home remedies for both tinnitus and blood pressure.

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OTHER SIDE IS SCORED DOWN CTR., AND HAS EITHER gg OR 99 ON TOP HALF, AND, 236 ON BOTTOM1 PLEASE HELP!!!!! ## The tablet with the GG 263 marking contains 50mgs of Atenolol, which is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. You can learn more Atenolol details here. Are there any questions or comments? ## Very old post but no such pill exist ,, prob a 256 which is Xanax

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Round white pill scored on one side with m over z or 2 blank on the other side ## Hello, Chozie! How are you? I'm sorry, but so far, I've been unable to find anything that matches this description. However, I'll keep looking and post back, when I have information for you. Does anyone else recognize this tablet? ## Old post but those are metoprolol it's a blood pressure/chest pain pill I'm on them

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I have been taking atenolol 50 + stamlo 5 in the morning and losar 50 in the evening for blood pressure control for the last 8 years. I also take ecosprin 150, clopilett 75 in the afternoon and tonact 10 at night... With these i am comfortable and my bp usually is within limits around 140/80. However, recently i noticed that it is going to the higher side of 160/90 sometimes. Can I use losar h instead of losar? Is there any interaction between losar h and stamlo?