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Only done irbesartan 300mgs with/without diuretic. norvasc (amlodipine) alone didn't work. metoprolol 25mgs ..side effects. doc says we're out of options! help!

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There are more: There are more choices. Nevertheless, if you are having a hard time controlling BP make sure to check your renal arteries with an mra. And also look for secondary causes of htn.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Creatinine is 1.13 & GFR 58L. Is this high? BP is controlled with 5mg Norvasc (amlodipine) 2xday.Stopped spironolactone&metoprolol because it did not improve BP.

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Blood test show creatinine @ 1.13/GFR 58L; was on norvasc/spironolactone/metoprolol 1yr w/no BP improve;cut spiro and meto;now take Norvasc (amlodipine) 5mg 2x day; BP117/74. Change of meds cause creat to rise?

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Metoprolol succinate 50 mg and Norvasc (amlodipine) 5 mg can take them at the same time?

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Can metoprolol tartrate 50 mg be used with Norvasc (amlodipine) 5mg tablet?

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Can Norvasc (amlodipine) be taken with an ACE inhibitor & a diuretic? Is this safe?

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