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Is there a difference between ridaq and adco retic? my listed chronic med is ridaq which i'm suppose to take 1 tablet a day but my doc gives me adco retic which i should only take half.

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

High blood pressure : Ridaq is a single salt medication for blood pressure control. Adco-retic is combination of ridaq and amiloride. Your doctor seems to be trying you on a lower dose of combination pill and can adjust the dose after monitoring your response to it.

Answered 9/30/2019

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A member asked:

Is there a difference between ridaq and adco retic? my listed chronic med is ridaq which i'm suppose to take 1 tablet a day but my doc gives me adco retic which i should only take half.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

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