- Axe - are you OK? 14th September 2004
... too many meds. Taking 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel can cause these side-effects, but it is weird when...
- recently diagnosed high bp. please read 8th September 2004
... pressure. 160 / 90.
Doc said. Immediate placement on Lotrel 5/10. I took the first one last night.
I asked the ... that this may be a lifelong thing. He assured me that Lotrel would bring down the pressure quickly.
Additionally...
... pressure. 160 / 90.
Doc said. Immediate placement on Lotrel 5/10. I took the first one last night.
I asked the ... pressure than a life long patient.
He assured me that Lotrel would bring down the pressure quickly.
Lotrel is...
- Drug Store Machines Give Bogus Readings 1st September 2004
... around 106/63 to 120/70 for the past few months on Lotrel & Atenolol taking my b/p at Eckerds (now CVS) & other...
- Does Anyone Else Feel Like Junk???? 31st August 2004
... with some readings like 119/66. I don't get it. Are Lotrel 5/20 & Atenolol 100 MGS too much? I'm only 153 pounds...
... with some readings like 119/66. I don't get it. Are Lotrel 5/20 & Atenolol 100 MGS too much? I'm only 153 pounds...
... Yep Axe,
Lotrel 5/20 plus atenolol 100mg might well be responsible...
- Please Respond.... Is It The Meds??? 30th August 2004
... perfect.
Currently on 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel . My B/P at the doc. was like 160-170/80 for about...
... doesn't have those side-effects, except lethargy. Lotrel & Atenolol do have all of those side-effects.
... like junk??? I have been on Toprol, Altace, Atenolol, Lotrel , Verapamil. They all have different side-effects....
... guess they don't get kick-backs, unless Atenolol, Lotrel or Altace is the prescribed med....
- Excessive sweating and hypertensive meds 29th August 2004
... tennis 3 times a week before the meds (Atenolol & Lotrel ). Now it is like 93 outside & I feel much hotter than...
- Is my doc a quack? 27th August 2004
... before putting you on the meds.
I'm 33, but on Lotrel & Atenolol & I can tell you it s**ks. Try to work...
- Timeframe on new meds before it takes effect 25th August 2004
... mgs....did very little good...no side effects.
2. lotrel (god knows the dosage)...horrible side effects; stopped...
- What are we afraid of?? 23rd August 2004
... been to 4 separate doctors over the past year. I'm on Lotrel 5/20 & atenolol. It's normal in his office (120/78...
- high blood pressure impotence 19th August 2004
... ealthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=197968[/url]
about Lotrel .....It does not seem to have the side effects as other...
... under Tsclc's thread titled "Sexual increase with Lotrel ". I just changed medications and the problem appears...
- Flushing For A Year... 19th August 2004
... On Lotrel 5/20 & Atenolol 100 MGS. B/P has averaged 113/65. ... get pink & I really think that it is because of the Lotrel . I get flushed much easier out in the hot sun. Doc ... t as red as I think. I really think that it is the Lotrel , because I have been mentioning it to her for over...
... side-effect will be present. Atenolol is the worst. Lotrel is causing the flushing (I am convinced from the calcium...
... Toprol could cause side-effects. He switched me to Lotrel . My 2nd doc. switched the Toprol to Atenolol. I feel...
... wean off of the xanax. What about the atenolol or the lotrel ??? No, they are good meds. & your b/p is not low enough...
- POLL! Please participate 14th August 2004
... known....)
Controlled? Yes
Medications: Now: Lotrel (5/20) Atenolol 100 MGS. Have tried Altace, Toprol...
- metal taste 14th August 2004
... mouth due to ace inhibitors? I am presently taking Lotrel and I am experiencing this side effect. thanks, deanna...
... mouth due to ace inhibitors? I am presently taking Lotrel and I am experiencing this side effect. thanks, deanna...
- Sexual increase with Lotrel 12th August 2004
... I have been taking LOTREL 5/10 mg. for 5 months now .
The only side effect ... metal taste in my mouth. My doctor says it is because LOTREL has an ace inhibitor in it..Have you heard of anyone...
... wife. Putting two and two together, I think your Lotrel experience has stressed your relationship and may...
- 3rd Doc. Same B.S. 3rd August 2004
... cause horrible side-effects, so he switched it to Lotrel . I started out around 158 or so, but on these meds ... She switched the Toprol to Atenolol & kept me on the Lotrel .
That doc. left, so I went to another doc. in her ... could wean. I'm taking 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel . I also take 2-3 xanax a day for anxiety. He said ... feel like junk in the morning. He said "Atenolol & Lotrel are good drugs". *** is that??? They still give me...
... All they do is prescribe the most expensive drug ( Lotrel ) & one with tons of side-effects (Atenolol). They...
... I forgot the great flushing in my face that the Lotrel causes at times. The fun never ends. It happened again...
- 36yrs High bp and bad habits 21st July 2004
... P Meds. I'm 33 & take 100 MG of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel in the morning. I also take 2 mgs of xanax during...
- For Axe 14th July 2004
... Axe,
I'm sending this info on Lotrel . Didn't know if you had it.If you would like info ... am LOE di peen and ben AY ze pril
Brand Name: Lotrel
Benazepril may increase the risk of dangerous ... available with a prescription under the brand name Lotrel . Other brand or generic formulations may also be available ... capsule strengths are listed amlodipine/benazepril:
Lotrel 2.5/10 mg-white capsule with two gold bands
Lotrel ... 5/10 mg-light brown capsule with 2 white bands
Lotrel 5/20 mg-pink capsule with 2 white bands
Brand Names ... :
Lotrel ...
- Back from the MD 14th July 2004
... garbage like atenolol (it is a weaning process). With Lotrel , I am not convinced that it would not be the same...
... garbage like atenolol (it is a weaning process). With Lotrel , I am not convinced that it would not be the same...
- I have been on Toprol-XL for about 3 months 14th July 2004
... Try Atenolol.... it's actually worse. Lotrel is pretty bad as well. Altace was terrible. I think ... brokerage firm, before I was on Toprol (now Atenolol) & Lotrel . Coincidence????...
- My Experience With Doctors 13th July 2004
... Altace gave me horrible side-effects, switched to Lotrel
May 2003- Slowed down my drinking to 3 beers a...
... doctor prescribed 1 mg of xanax & said to keep on the Lotrel & Atenolol. My B/P 2 days ago when he said this my ... I wasn't nervous anymore. He said that Atenolol & Lotrel are good drugs. When you wake up everyday & your stomach...
... imo). The 2nd doc. was going to get me off of the Lotrel & keep me on the atenolol. I really think that none ... the meds. I asked about Benicar+ & they said that Lotrel is a good drug. I don't get it..... Do they get more ... incentive to prescribe certain drugs like Lotrel , Altace & Toprol??? Do benicar & diovan not give them ... office scheduled the appt. for a b/p check & Atenolol & Lotrel make my stomach hurt 1st thing in the morning. "They...
- Found A Way To Combat White-Coat 12th July 2004
... it. I asked him if I could start getting off of the Lotrel & Atenolol & he said it isn't low enough (115/65 on...
... This is the 3rd doctor that I have & they all ove Lotrel (no wonder.... for an expensive drug like that I wonder ... are....). I told him that it bothers my stomach on Lotrel & Atenolol, he said eat it with breakfast. He saw...
... This is the 3rd doctor that I have & they all ove Lotrel (no wonder.... for an expensive drug like that I wonder ... are....). I told him that it bothers my stomach on Lotrel & Atenolol, he said eat it with breakfast. He saw...
- Toprol XL side effects 11th July 2004
... same side-effects. She wanted to wean me off of the Lotrel in time. My new doc. wants to keep me on the Lotrel ... , but get me off of the Atenolol ( Lotrel is more expensive, no wonder). My B/P on Friday was...
- Lillian's Axe 8th July 2004
... me. My doc. that left wanted to get me off of the Lotrel . This doc. wants to switch the atenolol. If the hypertensio...
- Zip 8th July 2004
... t my heart either. When I take the b.s. Atenolol & Lotrel , my stomach hurts in the morning & I can't even have...
- I Think The B/P Meds Are All 8th July 2004
... I'm currently taking 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel . I tend to agree with Zip that these meds. are just ... experiment with????? Why wouldn't he look into the Lotrel ? I really don't get it. My B/P has been steady around...
- Natural ways to boost blood pressure 6th July 2004
... believes in prescibing drugs like Toprol, Altace, Lotrel & Atenolol.
5) Eat lots of salt
6) Have at least...
- Help! I am developing a real phobia about doctor appts. 3rd July 2004
... 115/64
Monday 7/5- 120/72.
This is on Atenolol & Lotrel . It was upsetting my stomach, so I finally had to...
- Long term effects of BP meds 1st July 2004
... when I have white-coat. My goal is to get off of the Lotrel , so I feel better in the mornings+. Atenolol slows...
- GERD & Lotrel.... 30th June 2004
... the morning, which I have sometimes.
Taking 5/20 Lotrel , which can cause GERD & 100 MG. of Atenolol, which ... new insurance kicks in next week, I want off of the Lotrel & any other calcium channel blocker. I couldn't believe...
... nitrates, antihistamines
I take a high dose of Lotrel , so this fits.
* Diet - Fatty and fried foods ... have felt like this from time to time for months on Lotrel 5/20 & Toprol 100 MG (which has been replaced by Atenolol...
- Is There Any B/P Med.... 30th June 2004
... after walking 1/2 mile on 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 Lotrel . My doc. said that I would get off of the Lotrel soon ... problems, sleep nightmares, lack of hunger++++
Lotrel - ??? My stomach still hurts a little bit in the morning ... Depression, could have some of the side-effects of the lotrel , gastrointestinal problems in the morning.
It ... I am over-medicated. 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel is a lot. They ran all of the tests that came out...
... after walking 1/2 mile on 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 Lotrel . My doc. said that I would get off of the Lotrel soon ... problems, sleep nightmares, lack of hunger++++
Lotrel - ??? My stomach still hurts a little bit in the morning ... Depression, could have some of the side-effects of the lotrel , gastrointestinal problems in the morning.
It ... I am over-medicated. 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel is a lot. They ran all of the tests that came out...
... mg and it doesn't get my pressure down enough. the lotrel was giving me fatigue and I don't believe it even...
... take those two meds 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel . It only really happens between 7-9 in the morning ... happened before the meds.
The facial flushing from Lotrel is another fun side-effect on some days.
I really...
... I stopped my avapro two days ago and my lotrel 3 days ago and boy do I feel better today, yesterday...
... take those two meds 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel . It only really happens between 7-9 in the morning ... happened before the meds.
The facial flushing from Lotrel is another fun side-effect on some days.
I really...
... at 33 & in good shape I am over-medicated with 5/20 Lotrel & 100 MGS of Atenolol. I will discuss with a new doc ... the side-effects & seemed to have no knowledge that Lotrel can cause GERD & Atenolol can cause a lot of side ... believe the B.S. trials for meds like Altace, Toprol, Lotrel & Atenolol. My B/P was like 140/80 when I went into ... the top #).
For the person that stopped taking Lotrel , how do you feel better? What do you notice?
I...
... at 33 & in good shape I am over-medicated with 5/20 Lotrel & 100 MGS of Atenolol. I will discuss with a new doc ... the side-effects & seemed to have no knowledge that Lotrel can cause GERD & Atenolol can cause a lot of side ... believe the B.S. trials for meds like Altace, Toprol, Lotrel & Atenolol. My B/P was like 140/80 when I went into ... the top #).
For the person that stopped taking Lotrel , how do you feel better? What do you notice?
I...
- bp meds cause excessive urination? 28th June 2004
... throughout the day, and I am not sure if it is avapro or lotrel . will quit lotrel tomorrow to see if that clears...
... RR-
Unfortunately, it could be either drug.
Lotrel can cause polyuria (excessive urination) and clinical...
... RR-
Unfortunately, it could be either drug.
Lotrel can cause polyuria (excessive urination) and clinical...
... doctors rely on that too.
anyway I stopped the lotrel and the frequency did not let up, neither did the...
... Taking an ACE inhibitor (one of the components of the LOTREL ) in addition to an ARB seems to be one drug too many ... class. I'd drop one or the other. You can drop the LOTREL and still get the CCB by taking straight Norvasc ...
- Help!!!! spikes 28th June 2004
... have never had such problems until I started taking Lotrel 5/20 & Atenolol 100 MGS. It is the absolute worst...
- Exercise intolernace and hbp meds 27th June 2004
... me and kept me from sleeping good then now I am on lotrel which is a ccb but smaller dose and small dose of...
... what arbs do you take? I take avapro, I also take lotrel but I am not sure which is causing the problem so ... I am going to stop the lotrel for a few days and see what happens, and then take ... the lotrel and stop the avapro for a couple of days and see how...
... well I am going to quit the lotrel for a few days and see if the fatigue lets up, lotrel...
- Can't sleep!!!!! 26th June 2004
... I have been taking lotrel for a few days and I have been having trouble sleeping...
- Lotrel 24th June 2004
... Hi Tiger,
Lotrel is neither. It is a calcium channel blocker. Yes...
... Thank you. I have been on Lotrel for a number of years and recently my ankles have...
... lotrel is a combination calcium channel blocker with ace ... getting to sleep I sleep good once I do, it may be the lotrel , only been taking it a few days.
sometimes I have...
... Thank you. I have been on Lotrel for a number of years and recently my ankles have...
- classes of bp meds 21st June 2004
... I will be starting lotrel for a few days to see if that will help, my pressure ... low enough still in the 90's and 150's range. the lotrel is small dose, but I am wondering about the risk of ... swelling in the throat, has anyone expereinced that with lotrel or the ingredients of amlopidine besyate and benazepril...
- Stomach Feels Upset... Meds??? 21st June 2004
... Please respond...
I'm on 100 MGs of Lotrel & 100 MGs of Altenolol. I take them every morning...
... Reply.... Advice please
It states that Lotrel can cause Acid Reflux, which could describe it. Atenolol...
... 2 weeks & I'm on 100 MGS of Altenolol & 100 MGS of Lotrel . I also take 2 MGS of Xanax a day. Too much b/p meds...
- Has ANYONE ever gotten off a beta-blocker?? 18th June 2004
... It mostly cleared up, she was shocked and gave me lotrel saying this should not cause insomnia, well I am here...
- need support 27th May 2004
... to an internist to get some help and she put me on lotrel 5/10. IN urgent care we thought it might be Lotrel ... back three days into atenolol. Doc says "it's not the lotrel " gives me 5/20. Again within about 3-4 days, a worse ... dizziness or vision problems or anything. Off the lotrel . After two weeks the flushing stopped and i took nothing...
... to an internist to get some help and she put me on lotrel 5/10. IN urgent care we thought it might be Lotrel ... back three days into atenolol. Doc says "it's not the lotrel " gives me 5/20. Again within about 3-4 days, a worse ... dizziness or vision problems or anything. Off the lotrel . After two weeks the flushing stopped and i took nothing...
... Calcium Channel blocker since previous attempt with lotrel was when the flushing first started and I still associate...
- Zuzu... Atenolol 27th May 2004
... there a** then they should worry about how Atenolol & Lotrel cause me to feel & set an appt. quicker than November ... for some maybe, but at 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel , it is an awful lot for someone who is 150 pounds...
... & 5 points on the bottom one. I am on Atenolol & Lotrel . Lotrel is like 2 drugs in 1, so I will give it the...
- My Test... 27th May 2004
... On Lotrel & Atenolol.... B/P was 113/70 3 days ago
Out of ... Lotrel .... Just on Atenolol 111/70.
The only other thing ... wanted to just leave me on Atenolol & take me off of Lotrel . She also wanted to wean me off of the xanax. Strange...
- Atenolol... What Is The Deal? 27th May 2004
... s side. Currently on 100 MGs of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel . This seems like waaay too much. B/P was 113/65 for ... walking 1/2 mile.
Have been taking a combo of either Lotrel /Toprol or Atenolol for at least a year. Don't want...
... probably overdoing it.
The amlopidine (Norvasc) in the Lotrel is no trip to Disneyland either...another drug on...
- Toprol anyone? 19th May 2004
... it has much less side-effects for me. Combined with Lotrel I average 119/69, which might be low at times for...
- New With A Few ???? 18th May 2004
... m type A). B/P was 113/70 on average last week on Lotrel & Altenolol. After drinking this weekend, my b/p was...
- New Here.. Many Questions 11th May 2004
... to turn into a skeleton. I'm active. I'm still on Lotrel & Altenolol & my b/p has averaged 113/65 the last...
- Norvasc and Eyes 10th May 2004
... of med use.
Diovan 80/12.5 Could not exercise
Lotrel 5/10 Cough
Norvasc 10 ...
... twitch may or may not be related to it. You were on Lotrel which IS Norvasc but with the addition of a diuretic ... . Were you twitching on Lotrel ?
As for Diovan HCTZ- This is a combo ARB and diuretic...
... way, I am still coughing!!!!!! I have not been on Lotrel for a month. And back to ZuZU8 final comment, I wanted...
...
First, I must correct myself. Mea culpa... but Lotrel is a combo calcium channel blocker plus Ace Inhibitor ... being the cough culprit. Your cough, if caused by Lotrel , should abate soon.
Sometimes ice helps calm a...
... got the best readings on DIOVAN 106/60, and on the LOTREL 130/80, so I am hoping that the NORVASC is between...
- Lotrel .. Can you gain weight ? 4th May 2004
... like action from Norvasc (amlopidine...a component in Lotrel )...this indicates it might be a bit thermogenic, and...
- Blood Tests 29th April 2004
... high b/p, anxiety & I smoke. For the high b/p I take Lotrel & Altenolol. For the anxiety, she won't prescribe...
... blood panel to test for glucose, beats me. I know that Lotrel and I think atenolol can increase creatinine, serum...
... stores for 14 months. She wants to take me off of Lotrel in time, so that might be a reason, but who knows...
- advice? 23 y/o HBP 28th April 2004
... Atenolol (it is just as bad as Toprol!!!!) & 5/20 of Lotrel . They prescribe these meds. like candy & I feel it ... switch the atenolol to something else. What about the Lotrel ??? What about my #'s away from the doctor's office ... backs are also nice from the high price drugs like Lotrel . I have had it. It's a ridiculous cycle....
- White-Coat 27th April 2004
... averaged 120/70 over the past year on Altenolol & lotrel . Doc. thinks that Altenolol should be enough . I'm...
... the latest B/P med to everyone.
Alptraum- I'm on Lotrel & Altenolol & have been on B/P meds for the past year...
- Facial Flushing 26th April 2004
... Someone mentioned facial flushing on Lotrel (Calcium component). This happens to me as well. It ... been out in the sun at times. It is a side-effect of Lotrel I believe.
B/P was 113/62 over the weekend on Altenolol ... & Lotrel. Doc. plans to take me off of Lotrel in a few weeks.
Going in for bloodwork tomorrow...
... on 5/6 & that is it. She is taking me off of the Lotrel , so maybe I will lose some of the glow, but less meds...
... I take Lotrel at night & Altenolol in the morning. I was under the...
- toporol xl 200mg.. and benicar hct 40/25 20th April 2004
... ..i went back to the doctor and he put me on 5/20 lotrel well i really noticed that i was staying red and i ... him i wanted to change meds cause i thot that the lotrel was causing it and he put me on benicar 40/25.. After...
... Loren-
Lotrel is a fixed combination blood pressure lowering drug ... an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
BOTH components of Lotrel can cause flushing as a side effect. This goes away...
- Toprol to Atenolol? Please Respond 13th April 2004
... No. I'm on Lotrel as well, which is why my new doc. didn't put me on ... which I requested. She wants to take me off of the Lotrel in 1 month & just leave me on Atenolol.
My 2nd...
- Finally Found A Doc.... 8th April 2004
... 153... 13 months ago I went to a doc. that put me on Lotrel & Toprol after a drinking binge. He initially put ... effect. She put me on Atenolol. She is keeping me on Lotrel for 1 month & wants me off of that as well. I would...
... down the line. She will also be taking me off of the Lotrel in 1 month....
- Medicines that WORK - a poll 4th April 2004
... other hand had dreadful side effects, I switched to Lotrel about two months ago, and have had to nurse a cough...
... some samples. Way too many side-effects on Toprol & Lotrel . Altace was the worst. Will keep you guys posted after...
... Altace (theo worst)- Toprol (lots of side-effects) & Lotrel all have way too many side-effects for me. I have...
- A Typical Day On Meds. 1st April 2004
... from time to time (Toprol side-effect)
7:15- Take Lotrel & Toprol & 1 mg of xanax. If I wait until later to ... dread what side-effects will come from the Toprol & Lotrel ... starting with a new doctor next week.
33- 5...
... doc. to try one of those as opposed to the Toprol & Lotrel that I was on. He said that Diovan was the same as ... are probably in my head. I am still taking Toprol & Lotrel & have set an appt. with a new doctor for next week ... new doc. next week. Are these meds. as effective as Lotrel ???? I know that everyone is different. If B/P is 120...
... finished with you.
Have read your other posts today. Lotrel is a combo ACE (benazepril) and a CCB( amlodipine...
- Need help, very scared 31st March 2004
... but has averaged around 120/74 or so on Toprol & Lotrel . Mine has spikes as well after work when it will be...
- What Would You Do???? 31st March 2004
... hypertension specialist/nephrologist. Put me on Toprol & Lotrel . My B/P was elevated, because I was on a 3 day drinking ... more refills for xanax, but will refill for Toprol & Lotrel . On Toprol & Lotrel, I feel normal some days, but...
... it sounds like you will have to lose that Toprel - Lotrel combo....
- My #'s On The Meds. 26th March 2004
... Want to wean off!!! Currently on 5/10 of Lotrel & 50 MGS of Toprol... At 33, it seems ridiculous....
- I'm about to try my fifth medication! Help 23rd March 2004
... people on this board with little or no side-effects. Lotrel seems to work for me, but I still question whether...
- drug half life 5th March 2004
... facial flushing/intense hot red ear reaction from Lotrel and my blood pressuer woul spike way up.... I stopped...
... Anni,
The offending agent in Lotrel was probably the amlopidine (Norvasc). This calcium...
- Sleep problems with Lotrel ???? 5th March 2004
... Yes, I have.
Not specifically Lotrel , but with the straight amlopidine (marketed as Norvasc...
... My dreams are extremely odd with Lotrel ... can't sleep past a certain point on the weekends...
- Any Success Stories? 3rd March 2004
... me, I'm new at this (since November 2003), I prefer Lotrel 5/10, must admit still cough at times. I orignially ... walking (exercise) long distance. So now my vote is Lotrel .
By the way, I am 49, 5'2" weigh 132 (trying ... 125). Pre-med Bp 150/98. Now it is 117/80, with Lotrel while on Diovan it was 107/60....
- toprol? 3rd March 2004
... still does this 1 year later & doesn't go away)....
Lotrel .... 9 months later.... the cough has started....
... one xanax & it will lower my b/p more then Toprol & Lotrel combined........
... almost 9 months. It gets rid of the dizziness as well. Lotrel helps lower my b/p to the 115/65 range at times &...
- My #'s 27th February 2004
... year old male 5 '11 151. Only vice is smoking. Taking Lotrel & Toprol. B/P will only get as high as 137/83 after...
... months+, but feel like a zombie at times on the meds ( Lotrel & Toprol). I have just said ****** it. I'm 33 5 '11...
... Time]Axe,
Is this on or off medication?
On... Lotrel 5/20
I figure it would be around 134/80 or so off...
... [QUOTE=Lillians Axe]On... Lotrel 5/20
I figure it would be around 134/80 or so off ... 117/68.
Hi Axe,
I did not realize you were on Lotrel ! So am I, how long have you been on it? I have ... been on Lotrel 5/10 for about 6 weeks. Blood pressure last check ... that, I feel much better. I almost feel like the lotrel acts as a sedative. I seem much more calmer. How...
... Hi Axe,
I did not realize you were on Lotrel ! So am I, how long have you been on it? I have ... been on Lotrel 5/10 for about 6 weeks. Blood pressure last check ... that, I feel much better. I almost feel like the lotrel acts as a sedative. I seem much more calmer. How...
- NasalCrom Helps Ace inhibitor Cough 23rd February 2004
... I got the cough, from taking Lotrel . And I would like to stay on it. But I do not want...
...
Thanks for the reply. i really would like the Lotrel to work, because I have already switched from Diovan...
... there's no shortage of alternate BP meds.
Since Lotrel is a mix of amlopidine (Norvasc[calcium channel blocker...
... there's no shortage of alternate BP meds.
Since Lotrel is a mix of amlopidine (Norvasc[calcium channel blocker...
... am so happy I stuck it out with my Ace Inhibitor ( Lotrel 5/10). As you know I was using NasalCrom for the ... allowed me to be comfortable while my body adjusted to Lotrel . I hope this helps someone, who is getting good results...
- Holistic medicine/Diovan/Lotrel 9th February 2004
... back up to 158/100. My doctor has now put me on Lotrel . Only been on it 4 days. She has asked that I do ... the supplements?
Any one had any experience with Lotrel ?
I am thinking about going to Naturopath doctor...
- Norvasc??? 1st February 2004
... had a fixation on it, adding hct then switching to lotrel (It has norvasc in it). Now I'm in the wonderful world...
- New to BP Board - Need ???'s Answered Plz. 29th January 2004
... take my b/p. My readings over the last three days on Lotrel & Toprol...
117/65
115/65
117/72
Pulse is...
- My Thoughts on Blood Pressure Goals-Input Please! 27th January 2004
... 's yesterday were 120/70... that is my average on Lotrel & Toprol. What would they be off of the meds???? 138...
- how long for drugs leaving body 19th January 2004
... for an answer to how long should it take for 5/20 Lotrel drugs to leave the body and for side effects to go ... pressure readings. Once to urgent care.
I'm off the Lotrel since Wednesday (it is now Sunday).The flushes are...
... for an answer to how long should it take for 5/20 Lotrel drugs to leave the body and for side effects to go ... pressure readings. Once to urgent care.
I'm off the Lotrel since Wednesday (it is now Sunday).The flushes are ... severe.
Thanks
Anni
ANNI-
If your reaction to Lotrel was so extreme, it might take a couple of weeks for...
... Anni,
Lotrel is a combo drug which uses the channel blocker amlopidine...
... menopausal hot flashes but i can tell the difference. The Lotrel reaction makes hot flashes look like child's play ... after 4 days.Is that too low? and of course...the Lotrel
Thanks so much for all of the help. I think I'll...
- 20 years old and high BP. - PART II - 18th January 2004
... I actually lost weight since I started taking Lotrel & Toprol. From 154 to 145 in about 7 months. My pant ... cut out soda & alcohol for the most part. Toprol or Lotrel makes me feel less hungry during the day. It works...
- Anyone Else Lose Weight??? 14th January 2004
... or so yesterday. Currently taking Toprol & 5/20 of Lotrel . Have gone from drinking 4-6 beers a day in March...
... my #'s, because of white-coat. Tired of taking the Lotrel & Toprol, but I'm dealing with the side-effects. When...
- Not Bad.... 13th January 2004
... Yesterday, I took my B/P & it averaged 122/73. Still on Lotrel & Toprol. If it was kidney-related would it respond...
- Most Of These B/P Meds .... 6th January 2004
... I am in the middle of changing jobs. I am also on Lotrel 5/20 everyday as well. The stomach discomfort is only ... absolute nightmares & I'm starting to wonder about Lotrel .
The doc will just tell me not to worry about it...
... from 100 MGS to 50 MGS of Toprol & stayed on 5/20 of Lotrel . Toprol made me feel cold, depressed, stomach-gastrointesti ...
Altace- Didn't lower b/p, actually raised it
Lotrel ???? Wonder if some of my symptoms are because of the ... Lotrel, or the combo of Lotrel & Toprol. On the meds. my b/p has ranged from 116...
... especially the fatigue, depression and gastro problems.
LOTREL can cause cold extremities, as can all the calcium...
... My B/P has averaged around 120/70 on the Toprol & Lotrel , but the side-effects are terrible. You combine both...
... so. I'm on 50 MG of Toprol (down from 100), 5/20 of Lotrel & I take 1 MG. of Xanax everyday to try & cope with ... anxiety portion.
I take the doses of the Toprol & Lotrel in the morning. I also take .5 of Xanax. Have never...
... mentioned above. Not sure what you should do about Lotrel . All stuff to talk over with new doc.
Cozaar not...
