Exforge Hct
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Amlodipine + Valsartan + Hydrochloorothiazide
Amlodipine/valsartan, sold under the brand name Exforge among others, is a blood pressure lowering combination drug. It contains amlodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker, and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker.[3] This combination is usually well tolerated and effective for the reduction of blood pressure.[4] The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2007.[5] The combination is also avail...
I have been taking exforge hct for several years. I am convinced that I have a chronic stuffed nose as a side effect. I have had surgery. But the stuffed nose returned. I told my doctor that prescribed this medication that I think my stuffed nose is because of this but he continues to prescribe it. I continue to take it . And I dont sleep well with a chronic stuffed nose. ## Exforge HCT contains Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, this combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. And, yes, the nasal congestion is actually listed as a very common side effect of using this medication, along with nausea, peripheral edema and dizziness. Have you tried asking your doctor about switching to a different medication?
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I had a high blood pressure reading for about a week between 159/69 & 200/69. My doctor changed my meds from Exforge 10/320 once a day to HCTZ 25 mg 3x a week to Diltiazem 240 mg SR caps every 12 hours & Edarbi 80 mg once a day. Gradually I saw a reduction in my blood pressure i.e. between 120/59 & 130/59. However my pulse rate has dropped to fom 70's to between 50 & 55. Today my pulse dropped to 47. This is dangerously low. I left a message at my doctors office, but he has not contacted me back. I am very concerned about this extremely low pulse. Please let me know what I can do to lessen this side effect that I believe may be coming from the Diltiazem. ## Hello, Doris! How are you? When was your pulse that low, was it in a resting state, or during activity? Did you...
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Exforge Hct 5/160/12.5 (Amlodipine / Valsartan / Hctz) Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;VCL ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0078-0559-15, 0078-0559-30, 0078-0559-34 ## Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan
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Exforge Hct 5/160/25 (Amlodipine / Valsartan / Hctz) Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;VEL ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0078-0560-15, 0078-0560-30, 0078-0560-34 ## Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan
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Exforge Hct 10/160/12.5 Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;VDL ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0078-0561-15, 0078-0561-30, 0078-0561-34 ## Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan
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Exforge Hct 10/160/25 (Amlodipine / Valsartan / Hctz) Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;VHL ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Brown ## Package Codes: 0078-0562-15, 0078-0562-30, 0078-0562-34 ## Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan
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Exforge Hct 10/320/25 (Amlodipine / Valsartan / Hctz) Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;VFL ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Brown ## Package Codes: 0078-0563-15, 0078-0563-30, 0078-0563-34 ## Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan
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Exforge Hct Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Remedyrepack Inc. ## Markings: NVR;VEL ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 52125-918-02 ## Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan
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Exforge Hct 10/320/25 (Amlodipine / Valsartan / Hctz) Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: NVR;VFL ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Brown ## Package Codes: 54868-6123-0 ## Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan