Blood Pressure

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Blood Pressure Overview

Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. Most of this pressure is due to work done by the heart by pumping blood through the circulatory system. Used without further specification, "blood pressure" usually refers to the pressure in large arteries of the systemic circulation. Blood pressure is usually expressed in terms of the systolic pressure (maximum during one heartbeat) over diastolic pressure (minimum in between two heartbeats) and is measu...

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Metoprolol side effects

I started Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg being one tab every 12 hours. I was in the hospital with a blood pressure of 200/130, sometimes higher with a high pulse and irregular heartbeat. I experienced tightening in chest, slight difficulity in breathing, and extreme variables in my pressures. Most of the time they are in the normal range, but occasionally my systolic has dropped under 100 and my diastolic was 58. I am monitoring my foods and am also taking Ativan twice daily. I am terrified. Anybody else have these variables in pressures? I have only been on the medicines for four weeks now. I have had diabetes and thyroid neg testing. I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder??? Never heard of it before. All my family including five siblings have high blood pressure as well. ## These types of vari...

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Liquid Diet X112 Sold In Germany Fulda

looking for a product called x112 it's a liquid diet drop.I used it when i was station in fulda germany.I don't know why this x112 is so hard to find.This is an overseas drug so if any one out there can help me find it i would really be thankful living in lansing ill. ## There are so many people asking about this product here in the forum. Based on my research, you do have to go to Germany (and may have to get a prescription for it there). But after reading more details, I think it might even be banned now. Below is a response from another user in this forum who states that it is currently banned: "If this helps, X112 was taken off the market. It was banned from several countries becauase, as that one person correctly said, it was a form of speed. That's why it was illeg...

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Olmesartan Medoxomil has a really terrible smell

I noticed when I started taking the Olmesartan Medoxomil about 9 months ago it has a pretty bad smell. I took it back to the pharmacy and told them to smell the bottle and they agreed but said they all smell like that. I take this plus the generic Norvasc 10mg, the Olmesartan is 40/25 and clonidine 0.2mg. I have noticed recently swelling in my feet and ankles, also a rash on the lower part of my legs. ## I was originally prescribed Benicar 40/20 but when they came out with a generic (olmesartan) i was required to switch over to that. I have taken these two medications for years and have had no side effects at all. I know everyone can have different effects I have never had any issues (yet). ## Hello, Sue! How are you doing? Has there been any change? You should contact your doctor immed...

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Metoprolol withdrawal

i've been taking metoprolol for several years as partial treatment for high blood pressure. through diet and exercise, i've lowered my BP to the point my doctor says drop the metoprolol. i did, 3 days ago, and i'm soooo tired, dizzy, irritable, and my vision is blurred. is this withdrawal? how long will it last? i remember starting this medication was terrible to get used to. it appears that stopping it is just as bad. ## I am experiencing the same thing and I am tapering off of the metoprolol. I have only been on for a couple of months and now the withdrawal is just as bad. I am down to 12.5 mg two times a day. It is tough. ## it went away after a week or so. i feel great now, and my BP and heart rate have risen slightly, but thats the reason we stopped it. i've lost en...

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Leg & back pain

I've been taking losartan since February & felt pretty good on it. But in the last month my skin is falling off my face it's so dry & I have constant leg & back pain it's a real effort to walk. My doseage hasn't changed/ why would this happen now? ## Hello, Jane! How are you? These medications tend to eliminate fluid from the body by increasing urination, thus, you may be dehydrated, if you aren't taking in enough fluids to make up for it. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness and headache. Have you consulted your doctor? You may need to switch to a different medication. ## I also suffering back pain for a long time, then I visited some docs and therapist, my last visited place was la clinica, they treated like a...

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small white round pill wih z3 on one side and nothing on the other

just a little round white pill with z3 on one side and nothing on the other ## Nothing on the other side. They where in a pile of change. ## This tablet is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals, and they list it as containing 5mgs of Amlodipine, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC: 68382-0122 Its typical side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. Inactive ingredients may include: Magnesium Stearate Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Colloidal Silicon Dioxide Cellulose, Microcrystalline Is there anything else I can help with?

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atenalol changed after 2017 shortage

I was on Atenolol from 2002 to 2017. Then there was a "shortage". The new Atenolol is absolutely NOT the same. If it was, I wouldn't have to take 9, that's right 9 50mg tablets of metoprolols with the Atenolol. I've told my Doctor. He either doesn't believe me, or doesn't care. With my hand on a Bible.... Atenolol has changed. ## I am very sorry about the problem that you're having, that is a lot of medication to take regularly. However, I would like to ask a few questions to gain a better understanding of what is going on. What condition are you taking these medications to treat, hypertension, a cardiac condition, or something else? What is happening that causes you to feel you need to take so much of the Metoprolol, with your Atenolol? These medications...

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Pill Imprinted T 20

I have a pill that has an inscription of T on one side and 20 on the other side. Could you please tell me what kind of pill this is or what class of drugs it belongs to? ## Hello, Swag! How are you? Is it a round, white tablet? If so, it is manufactured by Micro Labs Limited and they list it as containing 20mgs of Telmisartan, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC: 42571-0226 Inactive ingredients may include: Crospovidone Mannitol Magnesium Stearate Meglumine Povidone K30 Sodium Hydroxide And its typical side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension.

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benicar 20 mg much better than loristatin

My spouse has tried both bp meds. The benicar is u much better med than thr loristatin. Benicar works very well. The loriststin just doesn't work @ all. The benicaris much more expensive but what's the point if you get something that doesn't even work. We will stay with benicar. Thank you?? ## Has anyone else experienced severe cramps and Charlie horses while taking benicar hct ? ## Benicar contains the active ingredient Olmesartan, it is most commonly used to treat hypertension, and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. However, there is no medication available under the name Loristatin. There is Losartan, which is another medication used to treat hypertension, and Lovastatin, whic...

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amlodipine besylate 5mg side effects

Can Amlodipine Besylate 5mg cause you to retain fluid in your feet and legs? I noticed since my Mom started taking this medication, her feet and legs has been retaining lots of fluid. ## Hi Vickie, Sorry to hear about your mom's situation. According to nih.gov, "swelling of the ankles or legs" is listed as a common but potentially serious side effect that should be brought to the doctor's attention immediately. They also go on to list "swelling of the feet or lower legs" in the section for rare side effects: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045034/#DDIC600107.side_effects_section I'd encourage you to show this article to her doctor if there are any doubts on his/her part about Amlodipine being the cause. It really seems to me as though it is - so hopefully y...

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