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Q: My 86 year old mother has been taking Diovon HCT for about two years to control her blood pressure. For over 9 months she has developed itching and some times burning sensation all over her body. Could it be a side affect...
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Q: I am a 57 year old male. My doctor recently put me on Exforge 10mg*/160 mg for my high blood pressure. This medication has blurred my vision an really effecting my vision in other ways. What is going on here? I see my doctor...
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Q: I am having work done on my legs for varicose veins. The veins in my foot became inflamed and I had to treat them. The doctor referred me to a clinic that specializes in treating varicose veins. Just some background. Since then my bp...
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Q: I am 51 and have been on Lisinopril for 8 – 10 years for hypertension and was fairly well controlled on 7.5 mg, started Zoladex implants following breast cancer to stop prodction of Oestrogen and blood pressure went sky high, increased Lisinopril to 50mg...
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Q: My mum is currently controlling her blood pressure using antacand plus and carvedilol25mg.She has been having some burning sensations on her abdomen and along the thighs, could this be as a result of her blood pressure or the meds?
A: The burning sensation may be...
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Q: Does lisinopril have any effect on male genital organs? Its prolonged use may impair the sexual life and have some adverse results on renal system.
A: Lisinopril use may decrease libido and cause erectile dysfunction. Use may also cause your kidneys to fail. These are...
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Q: I dont understand my body any more. I had eleveated blood pressure as high as 160/110 once, but now averages 140/90. I can hardly sleep, and have pain in my chest below the breast. I have had lab tests. Sugar isnormal, chorestoral normal, and...
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Q: How do I get off of Beta Blockers? I’m currently taking Propranolol, 20 mg 3 times a day and have over 7 side effects. I’ve heard you have to wean off very slowly and carefully. I also take Captopril.
A: You should always discuss stopping...
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Q: When preparing for a colonoscopy, the doctor requests a person to drink a solution that contains 5500 mg sodium. He maintains it passes right through and won’t affect blood pressure. My mother had a heart attack after consuming the solution. Your comments please?
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Q: 3-and-a-half years ago, at age 60, I had a massive hemorrhagic stroke. A neurologist believes the stroke was a secondary effect of an explosion in which I was previously. I am fortunately doing well. My blood tests are good, including no heart or kidney...
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