Question 1

exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) plus is a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

No: It's a blood pressure medication

Question 2

is exforge hct (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan) a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a medication for high blood pressure, it does nothing to thin the blood.

Question 3

i have high blood pressure and on htc exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) medication. is it safe to take coq10 and.fish oil? it has warning label if taken with a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Not sure there is proven benefit to taking coenzyme q.

Question 4

please can you tell me the critical low blood pressur during combination therapy (zesteril 10mg+amlodipine 5mg)?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: There is no one number that would defined as critical. If blood pressure is too low then you should have symptoms such as light-headedness or even passing out.

Question 5

i have been on 5mg of amlodipine for about 2 months and i just got prescribed propranolol but im scared to take the 2 together because i have read online that it says it could lower your blood pressure too much?

Accepted Answer

: Did you get prescribed the propranolol for hypertension or some other reason? If it was for hypertension, your blood pressure must still be elevated on the amlodipine. Do you have a blood pressure cuff at home? If you do, you can monitor your blood pressure-take a reading before you take the propranolol dose. You could ask your doctor at what level the med dose should be held. Good luck!

Question 6

is it okay to consume combination of coaprovel 300mg and amlodipine 5mg to keep my blood tension in normal condition? will it make creatinine increase

Accepted Answer

Common regimen: Your three drug regimen for the treatment of high blood pressure is a very common one, used world wife. Yes there is often a small one time increase in creatinine after starting coaprovel because of the irbesartan. Your creatinine though should not be rising every time in a usual scenario. If you're experiencing side effects you should talk to your doctor.

Question 7

how safe is amlodipine besylate for hight blood pressure ?

Accepted Answer

Relatively safe: While all medications have potential side effects, amlodipine is fairly safe. You should take with caution and advice from your doctor if you have certain conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or severe heart disease. One of its most common side effects is swelling in the feet and ankles, but this usually resolves with changing medication.

Question 8

i'm taking amlodipine . will it stop my high blood pressure ?

Accepted Answer

Rx for high BP: Amlodipine is used alone or with other medications for the treatment of high blood pressure &amp; chest pain. This drug should only be used with close supervision by your primary care physician. Also try to exercise regularly, keep your weight under control, eat a low sodium diet which is rich in fruit, veggies &amp; whole grains, don't smoke, limit alcohol &amp; caffeine intake &amp; limit stress. Best of luck!

Question 9

how much time does it take the blood pressure medication amlodipine (norvasc) to work?

Accepted Answer

Full effect?: It can take several weeks to reach its full effect.

Question 10

what time of the day or night should i take my norvasc (amlodipine) tablet (5 mg) for maintainenance of blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Norvasc (amlodipine): Amlodipine (norvasc) has a very long (72 hours) half time. This means that is takes 3 days for 1/2 of the dose to be eliminated by the body. In conclusion, it doesn't matter when you take it  as long as you take it every day :-).

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Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) plus is a blood thinner?

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Is exforge hct (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan) a blood thinner?

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I have high blood pressure and on htc exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) medication. is it safe to take coq10 and.fish oil? it has warning label if taken with a blood thinner?

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Please can you tell me the critical low blood pressur during combination therapy (zesteril 10mg+amlodipine 5mg)?

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I have been on 5mg of amlodipine for about 2 months and i just got prescribed propranolol but im scared to take the 2 together because i have read online that it says it could lower your blood pressure too much?

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Is it okay to consume combination of coaprovel 300mg and amlodipine 5mg to keep my blood tension in normal condition? will it make creatinine increase

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How safe is amlodipine besylate for hight blood pressure ?

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I'm taking amlodipine . will it stop my high blood pressure ?

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How much time does it take the blood pressure medication amlodipine (norvasc) to work?

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What time of the day or night should i take my norvasc (amlodipine) tablet (5 mg) for maintainenance of blood pressure?

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