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What Are The Side Effects Of CO-Amlodipine?

Posted on Thu, 18 Feb 2016

Question: Since I have been taking high blood pressure pills I was starting feeling cold and easily get sick and I have to take tylenol pill everyday . is the high blood pressure pill affect my health . Thank you

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What is the name of your pill?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this feeling after taking your medication. To respond adequately to your question, please provide the name of the drug and your blood pressure readings so that I can review and provide personalized and helpful information to you.

I hope to hear back from you. Until then, I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)

the name of the high blood pressure taking right now is CO-AMLODIPINE 5mg and my blood pressure measure is 117 and 78 .Can I take different high blood pressure which is better than this one. would you suggest one for me. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your blood pressure is well controlled!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This drug is a good drug for you. This is further supported by the excellent control of blood pressure. If you just started this medication, please exercise more patience because most initial side effects subside with continued use. If this fails, only at that time should we explore further options to substitute this drug. Remember that your symptoms dod not constitute an emergency.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar