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Taking metoprolol tartrate for 6 months the side effects are horrible tired irritated fogginess forgetful, but blood pressure normal just wondering cutting dose in half will it make side effects go away, just want some input thanks ## Hello, Les! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having. Actually, it would be best to speak to your doctor about trying a different medication. This is classified as a beta blocker and there are several others available that you can try to see if they work for you, without causing as many side effects. The FDA lists the typical ones as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am taking 40mg of pravastatin sodium. I feel like this medicine...

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I have just been diagnosied with neuropathy side effects of the blood pressure pill do effect blood flow to hands and feet mainly my feet are number a.lot the time do I need to stop these meds ## Hello, Andy! How are you? You should not stop these medications, unless your doctor approves of your doing so. Stopping abruptly creates the risk of your developing dangerous elevated blood pressure and heart rate, which could result in heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure, as reported by the NIH. Who told you that the neuropathy was caused by these medications?

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Stopped Losartan was having low blood pressure and felt like was literally dying ... Feel better since stopping but BP all over the place high and low and weird feeling on left forehead like tingling cold feeling ... Is this withdrawal? ## If you stopped taking this abruptly, it could have caused dangerous elevations for awhile, in your blood pressure and heart rate, so you need to consult your doctor and have this checked out, for your own safety. Rather than just stopping it, you should have consulted your doctor and tried a different medication. That would be much safer, as reported by the NIH. How high have your blood pressure levels been?

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I'm taking a small dose that was prescribed due to a sudden A-fib situation. I am off any blood thinners other than aspirin and have cut the dose to about 2.5mg 2xs a day. My heart rate is upper 60s to mid 70s at rest. I only got to 130 one time while bowling during the day and it remains in the mid to upper 80s. I have noticed a reduction in libido and a weighted feeling in my lower legs. I've been on it for 8 months +- blood pressure is fine, a little discomfort from time to time in the stomach. Now I want to get off this, but how? ## At that low of a dosage, you can most likely just stop taking it, but you should only do so, if your doctor approves. If this is the only thing controlling your blood pressure, there is a risk of it soaring back up, if you stop it, according to t...

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Can you take 2 5/10 lotrel caps to make it a 10/40 lotrel cap.i have alot of 5/20 lotrel my doctor uped my mg to 10/40 ## Hello, Jim! How are you? Yes, there is no reason you can't do that. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My bp was always high. DR prescribed eritel ch80. Bp seems to be in control but I have major side effect. Whenever I stand up from sitting or sleeping I feel major weakness and seem to fall. I need to rest for a min and then I can start. And this happens everytime I stand. Sometimes I feel I am going to collapse. is this normal with this medicine. Earlier I used to have other versions of eritel and same thing used to happen but this eritel ch80 is the strongest when it comes to short term weakness. ## HI, Arun! Sorry about the problem that you're having. How are you feeling today? Eritel CH contains Telmisartan and Chlorthalidone, the Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body. Usually, when you get dizzy like upon moving/standing suddenly, it means that yo...

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What is difference between LU on one side and P23 on the other side and 7366 on one side and 93 on the other. ## Hi Don, Both pills contain 100mgs of Losartan potassium. LU P23 is manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, and lists the following set of inactive ingredients: lactose anhydrous + silicon dioxide + hydroxypropyl cellulose + hypromelloses + magnesium stearate + microcrystalline cellulose + corn starch + titanium dioxide 93 7366 is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals, and lists the following set of inactive ingredients: D&C Yellow No. 10 + aluminum oxide + FD&C Blue No. 2 + lactose monohydrate + magnesium stearate + microcrystalline cellulose + polyethylene glycol 3350 + polyvinyl alcohol + corn starch + magnesium silicate + titanium dioxide + FD&C Yellow No. 6 As y...

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I was getting from my pharmacist Losartan 25mg as a small round white pill with imprint HH 111. Recently, the pharmacist is giving it to me in a larger round white pill that's scored and has an imprint of 11. I'm a bit concerned that they're not the same. ## Same thing happened to me last week. Got mine from Walgreens...Do you feel the same on the new pill? ## I recently received the same for my Losartan and it came from Walgreens as well. Is it the same? ## Sharon, I dont know what, if any, the diff is. The question is do you feel the same on this new pill as did the old one and is there any difference in your BP readings? thx ## I'm a little afraid to take the new pill so I'm staying off it until I find out if it's ok! ## @Sharon, i understand. I'm I having...

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I had under gone Angioplasty in 2010 January. One Medicate Stent & One Balloon was inserted. Then on I am under regular medication of (1) Deplatt A 75, Seloken XL 25, Atorva 10 every day. I am 64 now. I find no discomfort and maintaining my daily work from morning till late evening. Do I run any risk in taking the medicines daily. ## Well, there are always risks associated with using any medication, however, when you have a heart condition, the risks to you are far greater if you don't use the appropriate medications and let your condition get out of control. Seloken XL contains a time released formulation of Metoprolol, it is a beta blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. It's side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and he...

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I had been taking Calan SR 240 for a number of years to control my ophthalmic migraines. My health insurance said that I needed to go with the generic so they put me on Verapomil HCL by Ivax/Teva with no problems. Then the insurance company said that they would not cover the meds by Ivax/Teva and the pharmacy provided Verapomil ER by Mylan. After taking the new meds for 4 days, my blood pressure went from ~135/70 to 189/100. The pills from Ivax are Ivory in color and the ones from Mylan are blue. When I take the Ivax, my blood pressure returns to normal and skyrockets with Mylan. Since both pills are supposed to be identical, can anyone think of a reason why they so drastically different? My doctor has put me on Lisinopril to go along with the Mylan meds to control my BP. This sounds lu...

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My benazepril was cream color I was taking M/775 got a refill and the color was pink APO 20/25 is it the same medicine ## Hello, Dean! How are you? Yes, it is the same medication, just manufactured by a different company, in this case Apotex Corp. 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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after a stroke 15 months ago I have had various medications including 4mg candesaartan, ii/ have had problems with my tongue tingling, lips blistering and peeling andheadaches and fatigue the candescartan was originally prescribed as it was in my notes that i had had very long term high blood pressure which could have caused the stroke'''''----actually this was not the case as i had had amplodomine at 39 after having blood pressure at a high level following a kidney operation.before flying to america for my son's wwedding seven years ago my then doctor on considering my concern about swoolen ankles and possible dangerb if flying, took me off the amplodomine andmy blood pressure fell and the swelling was lessened. He decided that I no longer needed this medication.-b

My 88 yr. old dad has always had low blood pressure. Since a recent apendectomy, his ankles now swell, but blood pressure remains low at 90/58. Is there a drug that will only decrease his fluid retention? ## Hi Cher, I'm having trouble finding Diuretic medications that don't have the possibility of lowering blood pressure. However, I've posted a link below that gives some information about fluid retention and how to treat it naturally. wikihow.com/Treat-Fluid-Retention I hope this info helps! ## It would be dangerous to decrease fluid with low blood pressure. Theres a problem with his circulatory system and you should check for swelling or redness which is a sign of a blood clot. If you reduce water in low blood pressure it will cause fainting.

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I have been using AMNEal Benazepril 20 mg for a long time with very good effect. Noew the pharmacy (Safeway) switched to BENAZEPRIL 20mg made by RANBAXY which I understand manufacture umder filthy conditions. Is there any way I can get the AMNE product instead? The S. pharmacy won't be bothered wiyh requests? ## Hello, Robert! How are you? No, Ranbaxy products aren't manufactured under questionable conditions. They are manufactured to the same standards as all other medications that are available in the U.S. There is nothing wrong with it and no reason to be concerned. Benazepril may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was taking blue pill as you stated and purposely switched to AMNea...

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I have been taking Losartan 50 mg for treatment of high blood pressure approx. a year and half now, works on reducing blood pressure however about 4 months ago the muscles and joints in my arms stated hurting. My doctor has run various blood test and now sending me to Orthopediac doctor, I think it is the Losartan but he ignores my opinion that it could be the problem. Has any one else had this problem. ## Hi, John! It's not a typical side effect of Losartan, but I've had some of them cause very odd side effects in me, as well, so I have to say that it's possible. When I was in the hospital once they had me on an IV of Enalapril and it made me feel as if my whole spine was being twisted in a vice, I couldn't stand it. There are many other blood pressure medications that ...

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I am very concerned about the present shortage of Pur Bloka which was originally prescribed to assist the tremors in 2014, and this has been part of my chronic medication ever since. Dasage 20mg twice daily. This is now the second time that I have experienced a shortage in supply. My concern is that I tend to commence suffering from quite severe angina which usually occurs when I go to bed at night. Could this develop into something serious? Suffered Myocardial infarction in 1993. Other chronic medicines prescribed for hypertention are Ridaq 12.5mg daily and Enap 10mg twice daily. Please adivise when Purbloka will be available again?

What is the difference between Bisoprolol Fumarate and Enderol? Both beta-blockers, that's all I know ## I have received no replies to my question so far. I reside in Alberta and am presently taking 10 mg/dy of Bisoprolol Fumarate. I have talked to others who suggested that Enderol is an equivalent drug that might be an alternative option. Is it? ## Inderal contains the active ingredient Propranolol, so it is also a beta blocker, just as you mentioned. The equivalent dosage may be different, but they treat the same things medically. The side effect profile is also the same and can include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Is the Bisoprolol working for you? Is it causing problems from side effects? If it isn't, there really wouldn't be any point in sw...

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I have been taking this medicine for the past two years, (Lnblock 10mg + Prolomet XL 25mg), in the morning after breakfast. For how long should one take these medications? Are there any side effects associated with continued usage? Please advise. ## You should take them as long as your doctor instructs you to do so. They are used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The U.S. FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Learn more about Lnblock (Cilnidipine): Learn more about Prolomet (Metoprolol): MedlinePlus I hope this helps!

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Please let me know what conditions Dilzem-30 is prescribed to treat? ## Hello, Khatai! This medication is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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I'm taking Eslo 5 mg for 4 days to treat my hypertension, do you think it is safe to continue taking it? ## Hello, Netra! How are you? You should take it, as long as your doctor instructs you to do so. Letting hypertension continue untreated could result in stroke, congestive heart failure or death. The U.S. 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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