Amodip At

What is this drug used for? Side effects? Thank you, Sharon ## Hi Sharon, Amlodipine is used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. Adverse side effects of the use of amlodipine may be: Very often: peripheral edema in 8.3% of users, fatigue in 4.5% of users. Often: dizziness; palpitations; muscle-, stomach- or headache; dyspepsia; nausea - in 1 in 100 users. Sometimes: blood disorders, development of breasts in men (gynecomastia), impotence, depression, insomnia, tachycardia, gingival enlargement - in 1 in 1,000 users. Rarely: erratic behavior, hepatitis, jaundice - in 1 in 10,000 users. Very rarely: hyperglycemia, tremor, Stevens-Johnson syndrome - in 1 in 100,000 users. For more information please visit the link below... Please post back if you have anymore questions ...

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same medicine at cheaper price amodipine-benaz5/20mg caps ## Yes, it is always wise to shop around, prices can vary from one pharmacy to another, especially when it is a generic medication. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, and headache. Even though my husband and I are fortunate enough to have insurance, we can drive to several pharmacies within a 2 mile radius, and still discover each one charges a different copay. Things have just gotten ridiculous. How much is Wal-Mart charging you?

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CAN I TAKE AMODIPINE TOGETHER WITH OMACOR (FISH OIL) ## Can I take amlodipine 5 mg. everyday together with omacor (fish oil) ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is primarily used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. You should check with your doctor first, however, Fish Oil is often given to blood pressure and cardiac patients, since it has been shown to be good for heart function and to reduce some cholesterol levels. Are there any other questions or comments?

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IS THERE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MICARDIS HTC THAT IS CHEAPER AND STILL WORKS AS GOOD. ## Micardis HCT was only approved for use in 2000, this the companies patent is still active and a generic is not available. ## THANKS FOR THE INFO. ## Very welcome ## Is there a drug in the same family as Micardis that might be cheaper? ## is there a substitute for the drug micardis hct 80mg/25mg that is cheaper ## My Pharmacist and Cardiologist just changed micardis to losartan potassium at a MUCH lower cost. Check it out with your Dr. ## My insurance recommended Losartan to replace Micardis, because of the cost, I was on it for a month, it didn't work for me, plus it gave me headaches, had to go back to Micardis. ## My pharmacist suggested amodipine besylate, trade name Mylan. He said it would be much...

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