Blood Pressure Forums (Page 90)

Since I am taking the oval green pill my blood pressure is high on the round white pill I was fine I take 100mg ## Hello, Anna! How are you? What are the markings on the tablet? That is what would enable me to research more information you. Can you please post back and clarify? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Are you on any other medications? Has anything else changed in your diet, or lifestyle?

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Took my BP this morning at 10:00 am, was128/63. At 7:34 pm, 141/70, took one Losartan 25mg. And checked at 9:50pm, 147/74. No exercise, no drinking. I have neglected the last few days to take the Losartan 25mg pill. Blood pressure was good 127-130 with 65-70-73. Only recently started on Losartan. Should I be increased to 50mg ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Before you increase your dose, you need to take it consistently for about 4 to 5 weeks to see how well this dose is going to work for you, which means no skipping doses. It is normal for your blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day, depending on what you've eaten, activity levels and etc. Even anxiety or worrying about your blood pressure can cause changes in the readings. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibl...

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My 78'year old dad just started taking candesartan and has experienced severe leg cramps. His,Doctor,just switched him to this medication to try to see if it could help with his persistent cough and hoarse voice. ## I am so sorry about what your dad is experiencing. Has there been any change? Severe leg cramps may be caused by low potassium levels, which is something this medication may also help with. How long has he been taking it? Other side effects, as reported by the U.S. FDA may also include nausea, dizziness, increased urination and hypotension. Is he on any other medications?

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As you probably know, the manufacturers have temporarily stopped producing the above & believe they will re-commence sometime in quarter 4 of this year. My doctors have tried me on Half Securon Verapamil Slow Release & most recently Slozem Diltiazem Hydrochloride - I feel sick as a dog with the latter - hot flushes, lack of appetite & worst of all a feeling like I have a bad stomach with a knot as though I have eaten something bad. Drs now saying I probably have stomach ulcers but I'm very sure it's the Slozem as it only started when I took Slozem. Do you know any alternatives closer to Univer Verapamil Prolonged/Release Capsules in their make-up, please? I seem to get no where with doctors & have been waiting 3 months for a hospital pharmacist to look at this sa...

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My mom has sores under the plate in her mouth. The clinic has given her Ilvitrim 400g tablets. Is it safe for her to take these together with her co exforge blood pressure tablets? Also with the Ilvitrim she was told to take 2 tablets every 2 hours: that does not sound right to me? ## Hello, Mich! How is your mom doing? Yes, they can be taken together, as long as her doctor approves. But it may cause an elevation in her potassium level, so her doctor should be monitoring her regularly. And yes, that can be a normal dosage, depending on how severe the infection from sores has become. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It might be best to leave the plate out and for her to only eat soft foods for a...

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what is ciplavasc used for is it for hihg blood subscribed for the ten year old boy. how com e can children be diagnosed wih this desesase ## Someone can develop high blood pressure at any age, while it is unusual in children, it is has been known to happen. However, it may also have other medical. Did his doctor say why he was prescribing it? The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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Has anyone experienced a sick flu-like feeling, blurry vision, dizziness, headache and general malaise from taking metoprolol succ ER? ## Hello, Lily! How are you? Yes, those can be side effects of this medication, along with nausea, increased urination and hypotension. They should go away, once your body gets used to this medication, but that may take 4 to 5 weeks. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Maybe Benicar is the problem, so I want to get off 20mgs of Benicar that I'm thinking could be a factor, as it has caused a loss of appetite, cough, and fatigue. And instead of my usual 10:00 pm bedtime. I cant make it past 8:30. Constant loose stools 6 to 8 per day. Med lowers my blood pressure, but I want to get off. ## Hello, Pepshep! How are you? The FDA classifies Benicar as an ARB and those can all be typical side effects of it. You may also experience headache and increased urination. However, it is very important that you see your doctor to switch to a different medication and not just stop taking this medication. Letting your blood pressure go out of control puts you at risk of heart attack, stroke or congestive heart failure, all of which could be fatal. Once the cough set...

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I've been on Lisimopril for 4 months and all my hair is falling out I'm so sad by this. Im stopping the meds and seeing my doc. I'm searching for a natural way to control your BP. Will my hair grow back and what alternatives can the doctors give me. I'm very scared and worry about my hair loss and side affects from stopping the meds. ## Hello, Joanna! How are you doing? I strongly urge you not to stop it cold turkey, because doing so creates the risk of dangerously elevated blood pressure and heart rate, which could lead to health problems, such as heart attack or stroke, as reported by the FDA. And yes, there are other options available that your doctor can prescribe, over 100 of them, actually, so I can't possibly list them all. It's really just a matter of tri...

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blank on one side and scored 106 on the other side ## It's Trandolapril 1 mg, which is used to treat high blood pressure, it may also be used to treat other conditions. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## These can also be Perccet 10/325. ## A large white round pill with 106 on one side and blank on the other side is a Percocet 10/325 mg

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My wife is thinking of using a menopause cream containing grapefruit seed extract. She also takes amlodipine 5mg. There appears to be a potential risk with grapefruit products taken orally, but would this also apply to applying a 1/8th teaspoon of cream containing grapefruit seed extract? ## Hello, Andy! How are you and your wife? Not that I'm aware of, but it is always best to double check such information. However, generally, a person doesn't absorb enough of a topical cream to cause problems. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Amlodipine as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How much of 2.5 mg bystolic taken every 24 hours is still in ones system after 7 days, when the half life is 12 hours? ## Hello, Nosey! How are you? It would take 60 to 72 hours, so, at most, about 3 days, in a person of average metabolism. 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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my dad has had an onset of both upper extremities becoming weak and he is now having a hard time combing his hair, opening things, and driving. his fingers go numb and are tingling at times. he has no energy and he's being to walk with a wobbly gait. he started taking bystolic in march and I was wondering if what is happening with him could be a side effect from the medication. ## Common side effects while taking Bystolic are: Headache, Dizziness, and Parasthesia. Parasthesia is a sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect. It is more generally known as the feeling of pins and needles or of a limb being asleep (although this is not directly related to the phenomenon of sleep). To learn more click on the link below.....

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As Searle PFZ has stopped making Calan SR, I have been taking it 23 years for spastic esophagus, so anxious to learn which is the best generic. Any information is much appreciated. Thanks. ## Hello, Jean! How are you? There is no one best generic, it really depends on which one works best for you, since we are all different. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anyone else that's taken this med available to chime in with their experiences on generics? ## Hi Vernon, thanks for your reply. I am "trying out" Glenmark 240 mg at the moment. If it does not work, then Ivax. So far so good. Too many generics out there.

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Hi,am now 34 wks pregnant & its my first baby..my blood pressure is now 146/100mmHg.am now advised to take ecosprin 75 mg once daily.please tell me if it is safe for me n my baby & how to take it? Before food or after food... ## Hello, Renuka! How are you? Congratulations on the baby! Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, it is best to take it with food, because it can be very rough on the stomach. It is considered safe during pregnancy, as long as you take it as prescribed by your doctor. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi, I am Suffering from hip joint pain as the shape of my left hip bone was changed as before one year ...

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I have been on losartan 25mg for 3 weeks. BP well controlled at 125/70. Getting dizziness and weakness in legs. Are these side effects going to gradually improve and how long will it take? ## Hello, Paul! How are you? Has there been any change? It usually takes about 4 to 5 weeks for such side effects to improve, as reported by the U.S. FDA. You may also experience nausea, headache and increased urination. If they don't improve in that time frame, you should consult your doctor as you may need to try a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Anyone had numbness, tingling, of left forehead, along with soaring BP and in next few minutes very low? Feeling so sick :-( ## Those can all be withdrawal effects, according to the FDA, if you stop taking it abruptly, rather than tapering it slowly. You may also experience headache, diarrhea and elevated heart rate. However, there is a risk of these symptoms become dangerous and causing a heart attack or stroke, so you should see your doctor immediately. Are you on any other medications?

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I am taking femedipine er and clonodine 3 times a day and for spikes 0.2. Some days it keeps me down to 130/80 but some days im 155/95. What would you recommend to keep blood pressure level steady? ## Hello, Perla! How are you? You will never hit one steady number and stay there, it will always change, according to the NIH, depending on your activity levels, the foods you eat and etc. Have you been checking it at the same time of day, or at different times? Has anything changed in your diet? Do you eat a lot of salty or fatty foods? Have you been checking it while sedentary or after being active? Often, the easiest things we can do to help are proper exercise and dietary improvements, such as keeping our sodium and fat intake as low as possible.

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Ihave been taking atorvastatain 10 mg since 05/2016 I have sever liquid stools and some I do not make it to the bathroom and I sure you now what happens. is this a side effct and what are the ither side effects. I also take Lisinopril 20mg ,bupropion hcl xl 300mg daily, thiothixene 5 mg 1 four time a day,paroxetine20mg 1 every eveing, meyoprolol tart 25 mg 2x a day. please help me with this between the runs the incotonice and the insomnia I going nuts but think clear. ## Hello, Cupcake1! How are you doing? Has there been any change? I'm more inclined to suspect that it may be due to the Thiothixene, the medication information does contain a warning that if you experience severe, bothersome diarrhea, you should inform your doctor and may have to switch to a different medication. The ...

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Doctor prescribed this pill for high blood pressure 100mg. On the back of the pill is a #13 and the pill is round medium sized. Anyway I ran out of medicine and I went to the pharmacy but the pill is now oval 100mg #13 and now is twice as big as the round pill that I was taking before. I am so scared that they made a mistake on the medicine. It looks bigger than the one that I was taking. I went to the drug store and the lady that works there told me that is the same thing. It's just that they change manufac. (please help) I did not start that second oval pill yet. ## Hello, Maria! How are you? A white, oval tablet with the number 13 on it is manufactured by Virtus Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 100mgs of Losartan. The size can sometimes vary from one manufacturer to...

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