- Metoprolol and Sleep Issues 20th June 2008
... take 50 mg of Metoprolol twice daily and a 5/20 mg Lotrel once daily for high blood pressure, which has been...
- Metoprolol and Exercise 19th June 2008
... I take 50 mg Metoprolol twice daily and a 5/20 mg Lotrel once daily for high blood pressure. My blood pressure...
- Issue with generic BP meds 17th June 2008
... I was taking Lotrel a while back. I came off of it and controlled the ... surgery but meds OK~~~go figure :)
Doc prescribes Lotrel (same dosage), but now amlodipine and benazepril is...
... to have the doc write a script as 'daw' to get the Lotrel ...
we'll see what happens...
... significant change in pressure
3 days on the same dosage Lotrel 1X day, BP readings morning and night now 120s/low...
- Medication side effects 13th June 2008
... recently been put on the following medications:
Lotrel 10/40MG 1X a day
Simvastatin 10MG 1X a day
Have...
- New diagnosis, this doesnt seem right!!! 10th May 2008
... had high BP he decieded to put me on meds.He gave me Lotrel 5/20mg. I took the meds 2 times, and both times my...
- Most popular high blood pressure med?? 5th May 2008
... Diovan
Enalapril
Diovan HCT
Norvasc
Altace
Lotrel
Cozaar
Coreg
Benazepril
Amlodipine...
- high blood pressure concern 10th April 2008
... pressure was 184/116.They put me on the generic for Lotrel at 10/20. I have been reading these posts and many...
... Lotrel is usually given when other blood pressure medications...
- New Meds Concern Can Someone Help 14th March 2008
... quadruple bypass about 6 yrs ago.
He changed me to Lotrel and zebeta, I also take vytorin. Should I take ... them both lotrel and zebeta at same time and should it be morning or...
- Weight Loss Anyone? 10th March 2008
... 5mg of CCB, 20MG ACE. I'm running out my supply of Lotrel 5/40 and will switch in a week or so.
I've heard...
- High Blood pressure 4th March 2008
... higher than yours (184/100). I was initially given Lotrel which is a combination CCB / ACE inhibitor in a dose...
- Reduction in BP meds, CCB withdrawal 26th February 2008
... Several days ago, my Lotrel dose was reduced from 10/40 to 5/40 with 5/20 next...
- BP meds and sexual side effects 23rd February 2008
... effects for males?
A friend of mine is on Lotrel and he said he has no side effects except for occasional ... muscle pain. Is Lotrel a good alternative? I'm a 38 yr old male, before meds...
- Lowered dose of BP meds 22nd February 2008
... yesterday, he suggested halving my present 10/40 Lotrel dose to the 5/20 generic equivalent. Short term, I ... have some Lotrel 5/40 and will use them until the supply is exhausted...
- Antihypertensives and cholesterol levels 10th January 2008
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On 10/29 my in office BP was 180 /130 (Initial Lotrel dose of 5/20 upped to 10/40 after 5 days)
On 12...
- Lifestyle Modifications work great 4th January 2008
... have a positive effect on you glucose levels.
With Lotrel , diet, exercise and weight loss, my BP is down significantl...
- hyperexol 2nd January 2008
... been worried about the ingredients.
i am taking lotrel for hbp and I've read that I should not take calcium...
... should take the supplements given your prescription for lotrel . Some supplements could interfer with your prescription...
- Psyllium intake and timing of BP meds. 31st December 2007
... of the medications. Since taking the daily 10/40 Lotrel dose, I've noticed an increased tendency to constipation...
- Beth 26th December 2007
... lost some weight in the interim! It was straight to Lotrel 5 / 20 and 10/40 about 8 days later when the readings...
- Stress & Weight Gain 6th December 2007
... 25th. During the time I began this new "regime", my Lotrel dose was increased from 5/20 to 10 /40. At present...
- Anyone, after HBP diagnosis and lifestyle change, eliminate or drastically reduce med 21st November 2007
... was 271lbs (I'm 6.02", 55). The Dr. started me on Lotrel 5 / 20 and upped it to 10 /40 2 weeks later. Around...
... was 271lbs (I'm 6.02", 55). The Dr. started me on Lotrel 5 / 20 and upped it to 10 /40 2 weeks later. Around...
... for cookies, pie and candy!
My current meds are Lotrel 10 /40 and 40 mg Pravachol.
My BP reading about...
- Salt substitute is safe? 20th November 2007
... reference range is
135 - 146 mmol /L.
I take Lotrel and salt substitutes are prohibited but I don't know...
- Dr. "wouldn't" prescribe some HCZ 14th November 2007
... and 3 weeks into my medication regimen (10 days with Lotrel 5 / 20, upped to 10 /40), I thought my numbers were...
... in the negative zone and at the 2nd visit where my Lotrel dose was increased, I was prescribed a statin. At...
- When should Dr. adjust / change medications? 12th November 2007
... Dr.'s office diagnosis of high BP. He started me on Lotrel 5 / 20 and on day 9, increased the dose to 10 / 40...
... would control your blood pressure along with your Lotrel 10/40, what I'm always thinking about is the side...
... excellent comments!
I'm not yet at the 4 week stage on Lotrel 10 / 40 but have seen, in the last 3-5 days, a steady...
... would control your blood pressure along with your Lotrel 10/40, what I'm always thinking about is the side ... what it was 3 weeks ago. I'm 55 and thus far, the Lotrel 10 / 40 hasn't caused any ED issues.
How is your...
- Still have high early morning spike 10th November 2007
... It's been about 1 week since the Dr. upped my Lotrel doseage to 10 /40 and in the time, my daily average...
... hospital or remain out and commence with a low dose of Lotrel . By the time of my 2nd appointment, the blood tests...
- Anyone have their meds reduced after "lifestyle" changes? 5th November 2007
... a moderate reduction in my BP, the Dr. doubled my Lotrel doseage to 10 / 40. Day 2 saw a decline in BP and...
- Mix and max generics 4th November 2007
... Benazepril be combined for the same essential effects as Lotrel ?
Thanks....
- How long for meds to take effect. 4th November 2007
... Thanks for all of the very helpful replies.
Can Lotrel be "assembled" buy purchasing it's 2 components seaprately...
... half.
Best of luck. :)
My experience with Lotrel is only about 2 weeks in total and thus far, such...
- if my blood pressure was 220/30 what should i do 3rd November 2007
... prospect of taking them really deflated me. I was given Lotrel 5/20 which dropped my BP, but 10 days later, it was ... / 85 -100. At my follow up vist, he increased the Lotrel dose to 10 / 40.
I'm an anomally in the sense that...
- Anything else to try? 6th August 2007
... I'm taking 20mg of Lotrel everyday, I used to take Attenalol, but it wasn't...
... talked to my PCP and she just wants to increase my Lotrel and my Psych wants to switch me to another stimulant...
- Desperate 26yr Male - Sudden onset of Hypertension 1 month ago. 30th July 2007
... in medical technology".
My cardiologist gave me Lotrel too replace the Diovan 160mg. I have been afraid ... to take the Lotrel from all of the side-affects i have read about.
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- Beta blocker fatigue-how to cope??? 12th July 2007
... My mother was taking Toprol & Lotrel for over a year to control her blood pressure. She ... asked her doctor to be weaned off the Toprol. The Lotrel is now maintaining her blood pressure on its own....
- Two questions about blood pressure 23rd June 2007
... 168/120 and my doctor immediately put me on meds, Lotrel . I went out and joined weight watchers that week ... weight loss or the meds. I think I'm stuck on the Lotrel for life though since hbp runs in the family and my...
- Toprol XL, is there a good replacement drug for it? 14th June 2007
... good replacement drug for Toprol XL? I also taking Lotrel 10/20 with the Toprol XL 50 mg...
... good replacement drug for Toprol XL? I also taking Lotrel 10/20 with the Toprol XL 50 mg
BLUEBENGAL, HEY...
- Possibility Of Multiple Bad Drug Reactions? 13th June 2007
... About three months ago I had to add 12.5 HCTZ to my Lotrel (which is Norvasc plus an ACE inhibitor).
Long ... blockers and was happy to switch me. (I had requested Lotrel myself last year (mistake!) and he was letting me...
- Anyone (females mainly) with side effects related to 12th June 2007
... I have been taking the generic for Lotrel CP 5/20MG which is amlodip/Benz cp 5/20.
Thanks...
- Generic Lotrel- Now Available 6th June 2007
... I usually take lotrel 5/20 but I just found out that it is now available...
- Lenin, Cozaar HCTZ Question 22nd May 2007
... companies to prescribe pricey drugs like Norvasc and Lotrel , the bevy of patented ARB's, and now, CADUET. For...
- Metoprolol and Micardis Together 18th May 2007
... effective, (I should mention that before that, I was on Lotrel 5/40 I didn't like the feeling) so the doctor up'd...
- Hctz....can you just stop cold turkey? 28th April 2007
... me for controlling the bp. Without it, I also take Lotrel (Norvasc and a calcium channel blocker), my blood ... pressure creeps up till I need to take it again. I take Lotrel for its other benefits for me.
I think the tiredness...
- lotrel 10/20 21st April 2007
... doctor may decide to take your husband off of the lotrel and put him on another med.
But, call the doc and...
... I take Lotrel (it is Norvasc with a calcium channel blocker, so ... that helps keep my bp down the best. I also take the Lotrel for the ace inhibitor and calcium channel blocker...
... husband is showing ankle swelling he should STOP taking Lotrel , Norcasc or amlodipine...all the same thing. This...
... Hi I am new to the board, as well as new to the Lotrel 5/20. I have only been taking it for 4 days. My BP ... fluid pill. It was to strong.
But since taking the Lotrel 5/20 my BP in 4 days has gone to 115/78 I am so pleased...
... PLRey
Itching is a serious side effect of lotrel and should be reported to your physician or pharmacist...
- ANY GOOD THINGS -12.5 hydrochorothiazide (HTCZ) 7th April 2007
... meds. I was off it for about 9 months using only Lotrel , but have recently added it back in. You will go...
- Combinations of meds 30th March 2007
... until a month ago. My cardiologist then put me on Lotrel 10/40 twice a day, still no significant change. Yesterday ... he added Diovan 320mg once a day. I feel like the Lotrel 10/40 has been casuing dizziness and a heaviness in...
... medication that does not produce significant side effects. Lotrel is known for producing quite a few of these....
... I'm on Lotrel without many side effects, but I usually need a diuretic ... other meds. Some diuretics are not recommended with Lotrel so be sure your doc knows his stuff. Instead of just...
- Effective BP Meds 25th March 2007
... [[COLOR="Red"]removed] I actually take Lotrel (which is Norvasc and a calcium channel blocker) and...
- Going off diuretic 21st March 2007
... even with a calcium channel blocker added in. I take lotrel and it worked well for about 6 months by itself, but...
- Re: lotrel side effects 8th March 2007
... likely to cause the problem is the ACE inhibitor in the Lotrel , benazepril. The OTHER component, amlodipine can often ... see what causes what.
All you can do is stop the Lotrel and see if the facial swelling goes away. If it DOES ... probably tell you to come in immediately...or to stop the Lotrel .
If your tongue starts to swell or your throat...
