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Can Lisinopril, Diltiazem And Clonidine Be Taken For A Long Duration?
Question: I am taking Lisinopril , diltiazme and clonidine can tell another pill that I can take that don't have the side effect that this medicine have because I have been on this medicines for a long time
Brief Answer:
Any medication has side effects
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
You should know that every medication has it's side effects, but usually they are not frequent.
If your blood pressure is well controlled with your medications and you have no side effects, there is no need to change the medications, as patients may take medications lifelong and develop no side effects. It is not mandatory that you are going to develop a side effect if you take your medications for a long time.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Any medication has side effects
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
You should know that every medication has it's side effects, but usually they are not frequent.
If your blood pressure is well controlled with your medications and you have no side effects, there is no need to change the medications, as patients may take medications lifelong and develop no side effects. It is not mandatory that you are going to develop a side effect if you take your medications for a long time.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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