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Does amlodipine besylate 5 mg have a diuretic in it?

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No: Amlodipine does not have diuretic but can have favorable effect on kidneys in diabetes. Actually more likely to cause water retention.

Answered 7/22/2017

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No: Amlodipine is a calcium-channel blocker. It will lower blood pressure, but not as a diuretic.

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Answered 3/13/2018

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No. : It is a calium channel blocker that work by dilating your arteries.

Answered 7/22/2017

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Do you really need to take diuretic such as HCT to control HBP if you can control BP with Benicar (olmesartan) and Amlodipine. Benefits or risks of not taking HCT.

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

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Now starting over..Adding diuretic to 5mgs norvasc (amlodipine). We didn't do this at the start of regime. Asked re ace, doc says irbesartan contains it!?

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How long do I have to live if I have diastolic dysfunction and moderate pulmonary hypertension. I take diuretics, norvasc (amlodipine)?

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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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