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My mom is 60 years old. Is there a drug equivalent to Amlodac 5 in the US that I can get over the counter or so. She needs it only for 5 days.She had the meds for 6 months and fgt to get her prescriptions. Now she has run out of it and will be returning India in 5 days. ## No, I'm sorry, but these types of medications are only available by prescription here. However, if she can get or already has a prescription, you can just purchase 5 days worth of tablets at the pharmacy, you just have to tell them that's all you want. You can always purchase less of a prescription in the U.S., just not more of it than it is written for. Learn more Amlodac details here. ## I am a 34 year old lady with high blood pressure, I am using ridaq {white) once a day and my bp is controlable , but my pu...

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What is this drug for? What does it treat? ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and angina. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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is amlodyne the same drug as amlodipine? ## So far I haven’t been able to verify that they are both the same. Can you please post back where you obtained this from? It could very well be a foreign medicine, perhaps an equivalent to what is available in the United States. ## I've been told that the amlodyne was a misspelling of amlodipine as heard over the telephone - sorry for the red herring

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On Medicare.gov I listed Amloditin 5 mg and it came back as amlodipine 5 mg (Generic). Is this the same medication? ## Hello, Terry! How are you? There is no medication in the U.S. named Amloditin, which is why it returned the result for Amlodipine. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Are you sure you were typing in the correct name?

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Drug Index

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.[6] While not typically recommended in heart failure, amlodipine may be used if other medications are not sufficient for treating high blood pressure or heart-related chest pain.[7] It is taken by mouth and has an effect that lasts for at least a day.[6] Common side effects include swelling, feeling tired, abdominal pain, and nausea.&...

pills ## This is a generic for Lotrel, it is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Lotrel details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Are there any comments or questions?

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does it contain gluten? ## I really can't answer that question, without knowing the manufacturer of the pills you have. Do you know what company makes them or are there any markings on the tablets? If you haven't gotten the prescription filled yet and make sure your pharmacy is aware of the gluten allergy, they will be able to find you a gluten free option. Due to these allergies, often associate with Celiac Disease, they keep a list of medications that are commonly used, which are gluten free.

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It happens one year ago. I felt dizzy sometimes. Doc said I got high blood. Sometimes up sometimes down. Doc gave me 2.5mg. But the dizzy still there sometimes plus I always have headache, tiredness, lip dry and always go toilet. And I realise when I get angry I feel dizzy. I wonder is it cos of the medicine? Before I only feel dizzy. Just slight dizzy. Now the dizzy is like worse. Any advice?

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Levamlodipine (INN), also known as levoamlodipine or S-amlodipine is a pharmacologically active enantiomer of amlodipine.[1] Amlodipine belongs to the dihydropyridine group of calcium channel blocker used as an antihypertensive and antianginal agent.[2] Levamlodipine is currently marketed in Russia under the brand name EsCordi Cor (Actavis Pharma), in Brazil under the brand name Novanlo (Biolab Sanus) and in India under the trade names Eslo (Zuventus Healthcar...

what is the difference between ran amlodipine and norvasc amlodipine? ## Norvasc (Amlodipine Besylate) and RAN-Amlodipine are both one in the same. Both are also known as just Amlodipine. One just has a more precise description. You can view more info about Amlodipine in the link below: Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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are there any withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking this medication? ## There are rebound symptoms and they can cause some serious problems, so it isn't advisable to just stop taking it abruptly, without your doctor's approval and supervision. These rebound symptoms could result in sudden and severe elevations in blood pressure and heart rate, which has been known to cause heart attack and stroke. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Learn more Benazepril details here. Has your doctor instructed you to stop taking it? ## Yes. But he did not say anything about just cutting back slowly.

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What is amlod benaz used for? Is it high blood pressure? ## For many years I have been taking the amlodopine(sp) part of this drug. Lately I have been diagnosed as a diabetic and have added an endocrinologist to my parade of doctors. She recommended to my cardiologist that an ace inhibitor be added. Today is my first day on amlod/Benaz. Thur far, I don't feel any side effects but am worried about all of the side effects that are listed on the accompanying literature. Does anyone have any knowledge and experience with this drug? Has it caused a weight gain, fluid retention, dizziness, etc.? I would like to hear more about it from a person who is taking this drug. Thank you! ## Amlodipine and Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. To learn more click on the link below... Do ...

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does this medicine causes weight gain?? ## Hello, Ann! How are you? The FDA lists Amlodipine and Valsartan as most commonly being used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Yes, weight gain is among its typical side effects, but it's usually only around 10pounds. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I started taking this med 8 days ago...and well in a nutshell i feel horrible! Hand and feet swelling, dizzy, stomach pain..always sore and tired...this was prescribed for raynaud (severe) syndrome..it hasnt helped that...my blood pressure and heart are fine with taking metoprolol and has been fine for over 10 years...my high blood pressure is caused by kidney damage caused by scleroderma and lupus..my question is, can i stop taking it....NOW and w/o tapering...also i was just prescribed nitroglycerin creme to apply to fingers and that seems to work..hard to tell till i stop the amlodipine..thoughts? I feel like im dying my chest hurts too! ## It may take about 4 to 5 weeks for it to reach its full level of efficacy in the body to see how well it will work for you. Has anything changed?...

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being a highblood pressure ptnt I take cardece10mg daily,now my doc. advice me to take another 2.5mg amlodopine,now it is give gd result or not ? ## Has your blood pressure levels still been high? If so, yes, you may need to add another medication, or switch to a different to help bring it down as fast and as safely as possible. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Are these the only medications you currently take?

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my pill have 54 over 233,suppose to be amlodipine. what is it. ## Hello, Reverend! How are you? That is correct, this tablet contains 10mgs of Amlodipine, which is a calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was taking lisinopril 5mg for high blood pressure and had severe stomach and back pain after taking the med for 3 weeks. My MD switched me to amlodipine 5mg and the same side effects after 2 weeks. Since they are both calcium channel blockers, should I ask for a different class of drug to control my blood pressure? ## Hello, Susan! How are you feeling? These are not both calcium channel blockers, Lisinopril is actually an ACE inhibitor. It is also normal to experience side effects for the first 4 to 5 weeks you are taking a new medication, but they are typically transient and go away with time, once your body adjusts. However, if your pain is that severe, then yes, you may need to try yet another class of medications to lower your blood pressure. One option would be to try one of the ...

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What is this drug prescribed for? ## I've been put on these tablets now for 2 weeks and ive got alot of bruising on my behind and its very itchy. Can you tell me if this is a side effect please? ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina. I suggest talking to your doctor, blood disorders can be a rare side effect and that may be causing the bruising.

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yellow with 2 whie stripes and sandoz 572 on it ## Yes, this tablet contains 5mgs of Amlodipine and 10mgs of Beazepril, a combination medication usually used to treat high blood pressure, as well as some heart conditions. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more on the medication here: Do you have any questions?

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Generic for Lotrel ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and Benzapril is an ACE inhibitor, this combination is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Commons side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and abdominal pain. Read more: Do you have any questions? ## i HAVE BEEN TAKING AMLODIPINE FOR YEARS AND MY PHARMACY HAS CHANGED TO AMLODBENAZP. IS THIS THE SAME AS AMLODIPINE?

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