Blood Pressure Forums (Page 92)

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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Pharmacy changed Losartan mfg on my prescription from Pack to Teva. Have been on it 3 weeks and my blood pressure is not being regulated. My blood work is all excellent - just had it done one month ago. Only thing different is the change in mfg. I know FDA requires same - but, it does not seem to be working. Anyone else having the same problem? ## Hello, ram162! How are you? Unfortunately no, they do not require generics to be the same. Under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, generics are allowed to differ from the name brand, in the amount of the active ingredient, by as much as plus or minus 20%, additionally they only have to prove that the ingredient is biologically equivalent and works in the body in the same way. And they do not have to measure against other generics, only against the...

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I am taking Vertin 24 mg for vertigo for last 4 weeks. I am experiancing mild muscle pain dizziness and still having vertigo sometimes. Should I stopped Taking Vertigo. I am also taking Stamlo 2.5 mg. ## Hello, Amitava! How are you? How long have you been taking the Stamlo? Have you ever checked your blood pressure, when you experience the vertigo? Stamlo has been known to cause dizziness and drowsiness as side effects, according to the U.S. FDA and they can worsen, if your blood pressure or heart rate drop too low.

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I am taking cilacar 10 mg in morning and ciplar 10 mg in evening . ## Hello, Sundeep! How are you? These medications are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything I can help with?

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I am taking Telma AM . I am also suffering from ED. Can I take Penegra 50 mg? ## You should not take it, unless your doctor approves. Penegra may cause further lowering of your blood pressure and heart rate, which could lead to a dangerous situation, if they drop to low. The U.S. FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stuffy nose and priapism. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking 5mg for seven days only and found myself feeling so lethargic. If I'm to just stop taking this, is it dangerous or should i take half of 5mg to reduce sudden withdrawal symptoms? ## Hello, Karen! How are you? That can be a side effect of this medication, however, if you are treating high blood pressure or a cardiac condition, it is far more dangerous to stop taking it and let them continue uncontrolled. Side effects are typically transient and go away with time, once your body gets used to the medication, but that may take 4 to 5 weeks. The FDA lists other 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 AM USING AMLODAC- AT FOR LAST 5 YEARS. WELL CONTROL BP. BUT THE COST IS GOING ON INCREASING. CAN I USE AMLOKIND -AT WHICH IS VERY LOW PRICE. PL ADVISE ## Hello, Mohamed! How are you doing? Yes, they are both listed as containing the same active ingredient, which is Atenolol, so they are basically interchangeable, unless your doctor says otherwise. The U.S. 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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How long does Losartan effectively stay in the body after being taken off the drug? ## Not very long, at all. The FDA lists the half-life as being approximately 2 hours, so each dose only lasts about 10 to 12 hours. Why were you taken off of it? Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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My grandchildren both take Clonidine for ADHD. One of them is out of their prescription of the 0.3mg pill. Would it be okay to give him 2 of the 0.1mg (for a total of 0.2mg) pills until his prescription gets refilled? ## Hello, Deb! How are you and your grandkids? You should check with his doctor first, but in theory there shouldn't be anything wrong with doing so… however, you may end up running the other child short on their medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, anxiety, headache and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My grandma is taking losartan 100mg OD. She accidentally took the medication twice a day. Which stressed us. What is the effect of this medication to my grandma's hypertension/condition? She doesn't feel anything unusual though. ## Hello, Val! How are you and how is your grandmother doing? Have you checked her blood pressure? It could cause it to drop too low and to develop a low heart rate, though if she's not feeling sick or dizzy, then she's likely fine. However, you should check with her doctor to be safe. ## Am taking Losarton 100 mg twice a day as per my Neph doctor. But my primary doctor wants me to only take one 100 mg per day. Won't changing the dose also affect my blood pressure? ## I am 42 and my doctor switched me from norvasc 5mg to cozarr 100mg due to l...

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Iam 56yrs old.with the change of place,I need to take lorfast almost everyday as iam allergic to pollens for the past 23yrs.before I was taking it s o s but now I take it every night after dinner .and this medicine suits me well but I want to know that consuming lorfast for longer time what medically side effect it can cause on other body organs .is it safe to take it regularly like I take blood pressure medicine ## Hello, Balbir! How are you? Do you see your doctor regularly for monitoring? Taking any medication for a long time may increase the risk of liver damage, or failure, but if your doctor is checking regularly for such issues, you should be fine. But make sure to consult them, so they approve of your taking it. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including d...

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Can one take cardivas without food ## Hello, Moses! How are you? This medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. It can be taken without food, but that may cause you to experience worse side effects, so you may have more nausea than usual and more severe headaches, according to the U.S. FDA. Other typical side effects may possibly include increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Will my BP drop if I have taken 2 of my lasarten 100 with a 25 diarectic.accidently took 2 doses ## Hello, Chris! How are you? Did you experience any adverse effects? Yes, doubling up could cause your blood pressure to drop lower than usual, as reported by the FDA, your heart rate may also drop and you could experience dizziness. If any of the symptoms become severe, you should seek medical attention.

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my wifes lisinopril-po 20mg tablets twice daily was changed by her Doctor to 40mg's of lisinopril-eq, and I am trying to understand what the difference is between P.O E.Q so I know exactly what this medicine is doing for her overall health. Thank You ## Hello, Slim! How are you? PO just means per os (orally), as in she's supposed to swallow the tablets and the eq means equivalent, as in the pharmacy can give her a generic or multiple tablets/capsules, as long as it is an equivalent dosage. For example, if the pharmacy doesn't have the 40mg on hand, they are allowed to give her 2 of the 20mg ones, or etc. as long as it equals the 40mgs that she's been directed to take. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, heada...

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I would like to know whether Telma H 80 can increase potassium levels in the blood? ## Hello, Sukumar! How are you? The Telmisartan in it has been known to do that, according to the U.S. FDA. How high has yours been? It's other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration.

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Sirs, What is the difference between Telma 40 and Amlodac 5 mg. Regards ## Hello, Amar! How are you? Telma 40 contains 40mgs of Telmisartan and Amlodac contains 5mgs of Amlodipine, both are used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, but they work in different ways and are in different medication classes. The FDA lists the 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 am a 60 year old male with high BP. I was taking Losar 50 mg ×2 and metoprolol XL 25mg × 2 but as my BP shot up to 160/90 with heaviness in my head and neck, the doctor changed the medicines and introduced Temsan-H in the morning and metoprolol XL 25mg in the evening since the last 3 days. I am feeling better but since introduction of this medicine at times I feel slight pressure on the upper part of the chest. Is this side effects of Temsan-H and reducing the dose of metoprolol? How long will the side effects last? ## Hello, Tamal! How are you? Yes, those can be side effects of this medication, as listed by the U.S. FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, dehydration and hypotension. However, if it continues, or worsens, you should consult your doctor to b...

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Someone gave me a tan capsule and said its a vicodine but I dnt think it is cuz I have never seen them in that form before can someone help me to find out what this is.. ## Are there any markings on the capsule? I'm sorry, but I need more details to be able to help you. Can you please post back and clarify? However, I can tell you that if something doesn't have markings on it, it is most likely not a prescription medication. Under current FDA regulations, they are all required to have markings to enable their identification, the only exception would be for specially compounded medications. Thus, something without markings is most likely an over the counter product, of some type.

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Hi there, I have been on Micardis 40 mg for 5 weeks & for at least 18 days I've been suffering from lower back pain. Has anyone suffered from this. I had been on Trandate for c.7 years due to pregnancy & breastfeeding but was originally on Micardis for c10 years with no side effects. I'm finding this back pain so debilitating. I'm going back to my gp on Monday but also have a physio appointment in case it's just a coincidence. Thanks ## It can be a side effect of this medication and I have experienced it myself from several blood pressure/cardiac medications. In all cases, I had to see my cardiologist and switch medications. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there an...

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Hi, I have been on Co-Micardis 40/12,5 for 5 years now and bp is steady at 110/70. Recently moved to Saudi Arabia and today the Dr put me on Micardis 80 Plus, I think because of the language barrier as my bp tested normal. Can I take 1/2 tablet daily? ## Hello, Herb! How are you? They are listed as containing the same ingredients, Telmisartan and Hydrochlorotiazide, so you may want to take just half of a tablet, as long as your doctor approves. The language barrier might have caused some misunderstandings. The U.S. FDA lists the 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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