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Which is good medicine to control bp and less side effects amlodepine or talmisartan.i m 37 years a boy.
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Both: Amlodipine may cause edema and or constipation . The arbs (tolemesartan is one) can cause high potassium and elevated creatinine. Both of course can cause low blood pressure. You need to discuss these choices with your doctor. Both of these medications work better with a diuretic.
Answered 3/4/2014
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