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I'm a patient of CKD (Creatinine 4.7) coupled with uncontrolled Hypertension. My Nephro has prescribed Minipres Xl5mg (BD), Siloken 50 (BD), Cilakar 20mg (BD), Maxivos .2mg (TDS), Dytor 10mg od besides other medicine for diabetes. My family physician (MD Internal Med.) is of the opinion that all the above medicines for PP is causing adverse effects on my Kidney and according to him I should take only two tabs for controlling BP and those are Coversyl plus HD 8mg (morning) n tab Natrilum 10mg (night). I want ur opinion.

I never had side effects until they switched manufacturers. Now I have severe bloating. Was wonder if anyone else experienced this? ## That can sometimes be a side effect of this medication, according to NIH reports. It can also cause nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. However, since this symptom does have the potential to cause congestive heart failure, so it would be best to consult your doctor. You may need to take a medication to reduce the fluid and keep you out of danger. Are you on any other medications?

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I have had 2 ferritin iron infusions one week after another. 2 days later after the second one I was very dizzy upon standing and my pressure went very low for me. That was 3 weeks ago. I now have low blood pressure all the time, from high blood pressure that I had for 8 years. Off blood pressure meds, having things with salt. Cardiologist can't find an explanation unless it's the infusion that caused this. At wits end. Anybody ever hear of this ? Hematologist insists it's not infusion after so long. ## Yes, the NIH and the FDA both list blood pressure changes as being possible side effects, additionally, it is also well known that some people never stop experiencing them, after receiving such infusions. I have talked to many other people that have experienced serious issues...

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I use to take lopressor, the long pink pill. They switched me to metoprolol succinate 2 yrs ago. I liked the brand name lopressor better as it had no side effects and kept my blood pressure down. The insurance company said they stopped making the original lopressor then. But now I heard they are back on the market. Does anyone know this answer? ## From what I can tell, it is still available, but that doesn't necessarily mean that your insurance will cover it for you, since the generics are usually cheaper. What type of side effects have you been experiencing? The FDA lists the typical ones as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How long have you been taking your current dosage? You may need a dosage adjustment, or to try a different ...

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I filled my prescription 3 days after the doctor wrote it. It has a refill. Can I get my refill based on the written date or the fill date? The script was written on 6/9 with 1 refill after 7 days and the script was filled on 6/13. Can I get my refill on 6/15 or 6/19? ## No, the pharmacy will keep track and will not fill it according to the old schedule, they will go by the fill date, since you shouldn't be out, yet. Under current FDA and DEA guidelines, exceptions can usually be made for medications that are not considered dangerous, or habit forming, such as heart medications, or blood pressure medications, but even the final decision on that is up to your pharmacist. What medication as prescribed?

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Is it possible to have side effects from hydralazine from one manufacturer and not from another? Within a couple of hours, I felt dizzy and nauseous after taking the same dose (100 mg), but different manufacturers of hydralazine! ## Yes, under the Hatch Waxman Act of 1984, generics are allowed to differ from the name brand by as much as plus or minus 20% of the active ingredient. They also do not have to measure against each other, just the name brand. Thus, it is possible to receive another generic that is higher, or lower in the active ingredient than a different one you were taking, which could cause you to experience withdrawal symptoms, or new side effects. What are the markings on the new one that you've received? Can you please post back with these details? That would enable ...

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I found this pill in my step daughter's room and I want to know what I'm dealing with? ## This tablet is manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 5mgs of Lisinopril, 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, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have some pills that I think are Lisinopril, but I'm not sure. Something spilled on the label and it has faded away. They are yellow and plain on one side and have a line for splitting across the middle on the other side. That is not much to go by. ## A Lisinopril tablet that is available to be prescribed in the U.S. would have some type of imprint on it, they are all required, by law, to have imprints to enable their identification. If it has no imprint, whatsoever, then the likelihood is greatest that it is something that's available over the counter. Do you have any idea of approximately how old they are? ## I figured that my brother put an antihistamine in one of my older bottles. It is an otc. ## I GET MY A CRIPTS FRM V.A. THEYSENT ME A NEW SCRIPT FOR LISINOPRILIT IS 40MG...

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I take clonidine (.1 mg 3x daily), flexeril (10 mg 3x daily), Geodon (80mgs at night), Trazodone (200mg at night), BENEDRYL (100MG 4x Daily), Aleve (2 pills 2x daily) or Ibuprofen (800mg). I live in a sober living house and this is all I am taking and tested positive for these and I have not taken anything but what I listed. I can't lose my home. ## I too tested positive for benzos and I don't take benzos! ONLY prescription methadone, ibuprofen, benadryl gabapentin & clonidine.. This is second time I've tested positive for benzos when taking clonidine.. I see someone's posted it isn't possible..hmm REALLY?? So how am I testing positive for benzos when I have NOT a benzo in. YEARS!! I don't even need them! WHY is this happening?? IF you.have an idea WHY PLEASE...

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I had been on Micardis 40 plus for several years and then put on Micardis 80+ for around 2yrs; started to have lots of issues with bp being all over the place and dizzy, tired etc. face flushed, full feeling at any sign of stress. My doctor has put me on the lowest dose of Coveram 5/5 and I am wondering what I can expect initially as Micardis was a different type of blood pressure medication? Many thanks. ## Hello, Sue! How are you? I'm happy to help you! As listed by the NIH, you may experience some rebound blood pressure and heart rate elevations, though they shouldn't hit dangerous levels, since you have replaced it with another medication. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, dry cough, increased urination and hypotension. ...

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light blue round pill scored, with C75 on it -- picked up the prescription at Sam's Club -- it was a refill, the original pills were round and white, are these the same pills? ## C75 is Amlodipine 5 mg and Olmesartan 40 mg which are the active ingredients in Azor, which is used to high blood pressure. Do you have any more questiosnor information to add? Please post back if you do. ## i picked up my refill from wal-mart today of metoprolol tart 100 mg and received a big blue pill with c75 on it are these the same medication as before ? ## Yes, it is now reported that the light blue pill with C 75 is Meoprolol. There's been a lot of confusion lately with manufacturers discontinuing certain products, releasing new versions, etc. ## I, too, had a prescription for METOPROLOL TART 50M...

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is there any sex related problem after using this medcen ## Asomex contains the active ingredient Amlodipine, it is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. And yes, this class of medications is well know to cause sexual dysfunction as a side effect, along with nausea, headaches and dizziness. Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? ## I WANT KNOW THE SIDE EFFECT OF ASOMEX 5 ## I am an ulcer patient, gastric and I have been recommended to take asomex and angizaar- h for my bp. Am also watching my sugar level. Pls will it upset my ulcer? ## Am taking a domed drug for bp?am hepetitis liver problem?does the drug have effect to my liver profile? ## I eat 15 asomex 5 tablets at a time . now how i save frm its reaction

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I was wondering if it's ok to take five 50 mg of metoprolol succinate er to get 250mg? I have been taking 200 mg of metoprolol succinate er and 50mg of metoprolol succinate er. ## Yes, you can do that as long as it is a dosage approved by your doctor. The FDA warns that this medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and orthostatic hypotension. Are you on any other medications? Why do you want to raise your dosage?

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Hello, I've been on ramipril for approx 18 years. First 5 mg, then 10 mg; 5 in the a.m. & 5 in the p.m. (When they switched me to generic, 5 mg once a day was just not enough.) For the past few years, I've had a tickling cough at night, so I usually take a cough drop at bedtime so it doesn't wake me up as I doze off to sleep. Do you think this is caused by the Ramipril? Also, can ramipril cause hair loss? ## Are you on any other medications? As to your questions, yes the U.S. FDA warns that it has been known to cause both issues as side effects, in some people that take it. You may also experience dizziness, headache, increased urination, and orthostatic hypotension. Have you informed your doctor? You may need to try a different medication.

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can i break the tablet in half ## I have been taking 10 mg of propranolol twice a day. My heartrate was around 52-70 and I was feeling like I had no energy most of the time. I have been breaking the tablets in half and I am taking a half a tablet twice a day but at times my heartrate is around 100-110 and I am feeling anxious. Should i be concerned? ## I certainly hope Jen found an answer to her question, or consulted her doctor. As to her heart rate issues, the 52 to 70 really isn't a concern, that's fairly close to normal, the normal resting rate for an adult is 60 to 100, so the 52 isn't severely low and the 70 is right in the proper range. ….some well trained athletes may have a heart rate of only 40 or so, at rest, because they are in top shape and the...

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Is the drug above a circular white pill with "C73" imprinted on one side? ## Hi Frank, A white round pill imprinted with C73 on one side and blank on the other, is identified as Azor (amlodipine 5mg + olmesartan 20mg). This is an antihypertensive combination used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Manufacturer: Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 65597-0110 Learn More: Azor Details I hope this helps! ## YES IT IS THE WHITE ROUND PILL, CAN I TAKE IT INSTED OF LISINOPRIL 10 MG? ## MY QUESTION IS CAN I USE LISINOPRIL 10 MG INSTED OF METOPROLOL 25 MG? ## Can i take Lisinopril 10mg tabs and Metoprolol er succinate 25mg tabs at the same time ## So how does one stop taking Metropolol Succ ER? My husband is on 50mg currently and dr who prescribed it no help weaning him ...

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What would cause high blood pressure to come on just in the last two months? Nothing has changed in my diet, everything is the same. Seems like I've been clenching my jaws too and it gives me a headache. ## It is very hard to say, there are many reasons, according to the NIH, including stress, medications, and genetics. Is your diet high in fat and sodium/salt? Both can contribute to a gradual increase in blood pressure. How high was it found to be? Do you take any medications regularly? ## Stress will drive your BP up quickly. Has your stress level increased?

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Is 154/70 considered to be high blood pressure? ## Normal is considered to be 120/80 and normal life activity will cause some fluctuations, so anything slightly lower or higher, such as 125/82 or 110/65 are not considered to be a problem. However, in your case the 154 on top would be considered high. Learn more Hypertension details here. Was that just one reading, or has it been consistently showing high over several readings? ## it fluctuates, but for a while now my systolic is considerably high and my diastolic is low ## Actually, they new normal or "good " range for blood pressure is BELOW 120/80. A perscribed BP med should lower blood pressure shortly after taking it.

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Is it safe to cut my losartan 50 mg in half when the pill is not scored? Pharmacy said I will not be getting even distribution with each half but I want to know your experiences... ## There shouldn't be a problem, part of pill manufacturing is making sure the medication is evenly suspended throughout, my doctor approves of my doing so and it's prescribed for me directly from cardiology for heart function. However, there are 50mg tablets that you can get that are scored and they should provide you with them, if your doctor writes your prescription as you needing to cut the tablets. There will always be a slight variance between doses, because no cut is absolutely precise, but it is usually not significant. I actually have one here, now, that is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma, i...

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My mom is having a high blood pressure which makes her chest, heart and even her whole body palpitate and this rose pink round pill imprinted 2z1 finished and a doctor asked her to use this bright pink round pill with pro 40 imprinted on it and wasn't herself for like 30 minutes. Pls whats this pink round pill imprinted pro 40 on it about and the side effect? ## Hi, it will reduce her heart beat and the blood flow into her heart, yes it's good for bp patience and reduces the risk of cardiac arrest, she just reacted to it. Not to worry

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