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Which blood pressure medicine is safe for taking long terms, amlodepine or talmisartan or others with less side effects i m 38 years old.
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Both are Good.: They have different functions in the body, beside being antihypertensives.I believe in personalised medicine.Ask ur md what medicine is good for u.
Answered 3/28/2014
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Choice of meds: Discuss the use of talimisartan (t) for long BP use with your physician (p). It is an angiotensin receptor blocker that not only lowers bp, it lowers protein excretion, which is abnormal in high amounts, by the kidneys. T also protects the heart and kidneys and has a low side effect profile. Amlodipine is an effective BP lowering agent that may cause some edema of the legs. Get your p's input.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Both: Both are excellent for long term treatment. Amlodipine at 5 mg rarely causes side effects while at 10 mg, a significant percent of users may discover that their legs swell (harmlessly). Use whichever one costs less for you.
Answered 1/15/2015
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