Dosage/timing

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In order to keep BP balanced, is it possible to take 2.5/10 capsules every other day? Thanks very much, Fred

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Hello, Fred! How are you?

In order for it to work as intended, you should follow your doctor's prescribing instructions. Thus, if they've told you to take it daily, that is what you should do.

If you're experiencing the symptoms of low blood pressure some days, you should inform your doctor, as you may need a dosage adjustment or to switch to a different medication.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dehydration and hypotension.

Are you experiencing adverse symptoms?

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Thanks, Verwon,

Not symptoms really, but this morning the reading was 99/44 and just now, after a bit of gardening, 103/50. It is not unusual for me to be a bit low, but...
This is Lotrel. Six years ago the dose was 5/10 twice a day, 2 years a go we went to once a day and now I'm on 2.5/10 once a day. Also, there has been a recent, happy, weight loss of over 40 pounds. I appreciate your input. Fred

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Congratulations on that!!!

Have you consulted your doctor? With such low readings, it may be better for you to switch to just one medication, rather than this combination.

For instance, you may do well with just the dose of Amlodipine, without the Benazepril.

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