Pantin L

I have a 14yo retired guide dog who has arthritis in his back legs and spine, and when he was 7 he got an electrical jolt up his back legs. He also has very large lipomas on the back legs. He has a renal problem which is on a renal diet and on bp med. From time to time he shows his pain with shakeing and panting and is on 1/2-1 mg of Ativan. I retired Farrell to a very dear friend 4 y.o. ago. He has been on Ascripton 2 tabs AM and PM for pain. Because of takeing a few falls my friend went to the Vet. who put him on Rimadol. I have heard horror sttories about this med especially on older dogs. Personally, he was doing OK on Ascripton and I felt it was also helping his heart. With regards to the above, is this a safe drug for a older dog with these problems? The Vet. is very good but I ? ...

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I am male age 73 & on hypertension medicine for last 11 years.I was taking combination medicine of 5 mg amlodipine plus 50 mg metoprolol for 6 years.BP used to be in the range of 150/80.I had undergone angioplasty 8 years ago and have been also taking suitable blood thinners etc.Recently due to some kidney problem, nephrologist suggested some additional medicines.He also changed BP medicine dosage to ONLY 25 mg metoprolol without any amlodipine..This caused very SEVERE side effects like drowsiness/ tiredness/breathlessness/panting/feeling of heavy pressure on chest etc.(I could not even bend or walk 10 paces without breathlessness/panting).I am informed that I should revert to combination of amlodipine 5 mg and metoprolol 50 mg - both in extended release form.Is any such medicine fo...

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Asthma (from the Greek σθμα, ásthma, "panting") is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm.[2] Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.[3] Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.[4] Its diagnosis is usually based on the pattern of symptoms, response to therapy over tim...

I have Chest problem fell like burning, dr advise me to take Patin L & Pantocid