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  1. What med could cause stomach burning?
    ... Hi Everyone, I take Hyzarr, Lotrel , (for BP)...Effexor and Doxepin (depression, anziety...
    ... unfortunately, I'm really not familiar with Hyzarr and Lotrel , but you could have an ulcer. I'm assuming that you...

Pain Management board

  1. oxy rxed 2 months before surgery
    ... also have high blood presure which is controlled by Lotrel . I'm seeing my surgeon on Thurday to discuss some...

  2. Severe Itch - leg looks like hamburger- solution?
    ... readings are about 120/80 and a 72 pulse. I am on Lotrel for high blood pressure. I am calling the "on call...

Sleep Disorders board

  1. CPAP affect on Blood Pressure
    ... machine. Im currently taking atenolol 50mg 2x a day, lotrel 5/20mg 1x at night (also have a small dose of paxil...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board

  1. Little bit of everything symptoms.
    ... just hurts all over. His medication is as follows: Lotrel for blood pressure, cymbalta for depression, prilosec...
    ... been on alot of different meds, currently he is on lotrel , for blood pressure, wellbutrin for depression, prilosec...

Neuropathy board

  1. Norvasc causing Neuropathy Symptoms??
    ... of them. I took it for I don't know how long until Lotrel come out with a pill that was mixed with Lotrel and ... Norvasc together, but it's still called Lotrel , so now that's what I take with numerous other medications...

Weight Loss board

  1. safe diet drugs
    ... thryoid. its been tested and is not cancer. i take lotrel and hctz and synthroid. my question is what diet...

Acid Reflux / GERD board

  1. Feeling HOPELESS w/ GERD and Shortness of Breath
    ... pressure when tis first started and was then witched to lotrel to see if it will help. No it did nothing. Now my ... docter afte a year of being on the lotrel said to go back on the toprol because maybe the lotrel...

  2. Side Effects
    ... yes i take lotrel blood pressure med but they cut it in half since I...
    ... desperate with your breathing problems :( Perhaps the Lotrel is effecting your potassium levels negatively - also...
    ... THANK YOU VANESSA. My docter switched me to lotrel when this forst happened to see if it was my blood...

  3. PPI Odd Side Effects
    ... toprol whe this all started and they switched me to lotrel still no difference....

  4. Will It Ever Get Better??
    ... pressure and when this all started they switched me to lotrel 10/20. Now i have lost 100 pounds from all of this...

Digestive Disorders board

  1. Stomach Problems with B/P Meds
    ... weird. I am currently on 100 MGS of Atenolol & 5/20 of Lotrel . The side-effects don't usually make me feel that...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) board

  1. Medications Causing IBS????
    ... Currently on 50 MGS of Toprol, 5/20 of Lotrel & 1 MG of Xanax a day. Usually only go 2 times a...

Inner Ear Disorders board

  1. Bilateral Peripheral Vestibular Deficit - Whats that really mean?
    ... got worse. I think its medication? I take Lotrel Atenolol Was on paxil Was on allopurinol Prevacid...

Thyroid Disorders board

  1. hyper..crazy..and wondering
    ... stuff. I also have high blood pressure and was on Lotrel but can't take it with the Toprol because my blood...

  2. Can you give me input?
    ... hyperthyroid, recheck 1-2 weeks Presently I am on Lotrel for BP, Vivelle for hormones, Potassium, Maxzide,...

Trying to Conceive (TTC) board

  1. High B/p and TTC
    ... control this month. But, my main question is I take Lotrel 5/20 for high blood pressure, I was reading about...

Heart Disorders board

  1. What does it all mean?
    ... me on medicene. Toprol 200mg, furosemide 20mg, and lotrel 5-20mg. I am at a loss here. I asked for a copy...

  2. 240 bpm?
    ... Clonazepam for the Panic Disorder, and metoprolol and lotrel for my blood pressure. My blood pressure has been...
    ... Metoprolol twice daily for my blood pressure (and a 5-20mg Lotrel once daily). My blood pressure is consistently good...

  3. EKG bad results so no surgery???? S.O.S
    ... for high BP instead of changing my BP med which is Lotrel 5/10. Also, I had taken a Claritin D tablet the day...
    ... for high BP instead of changing my BP med which is Lotrel 5/10. Also, I had taken a Claritin D tablet the day...

  4. Mitral Value Prolapse "Syndrome"?
    ... etc. Im currently on Atenolol 2x a day @ 50mg and Lotrel 5/20 once a day for HBP. Ive heard that MVP can...
    ... etc. Im currently on Atenolol 2x a day @ 50mg and Lotrel 5/20 once a day for HBP. Ive heard that MVP can...

  5. New CPAP Patient, my BP, questions...
    ... sleep apnea. I have been on BP Meds for years now, lotrel 5/20 1x a day, atenolol 50mg 2x a day, paxil cr 12 ... now, it was 114/68 with 61 bpm. And i just took my lotrel and atenolol. Im afraid that i may have over medicated...

  6. Chf
    ... would need my mouth PRIED open from dryness. The Lotrel can also contribute to the weakness....

  7. Atrial Fibrilation
    ... was getting good control with coumadin, sotalol AND Lotrel (seems to me like a LOT of the same type meds). ...

  8. racing heart;nausea, anyone else experienced?
    ... others post that it causes stomach problems+. I am on Lotrel 5/20 as well, so I wonder if the combo is too much...

High & Low Blood Pressure board

  1. high blood pressure w/meds
    ... My husband is on 10 mg. of lotrel (well the generic brand of it anyway) and this past...

  2. Modifying dose to avoid fatigue / drowsiness
    ... blood pressure reduction with twice daily dosing. Lotrel lowers blood pressure within 1 hour after dosing with ... days. Maximum blood pressure reduction on any dose of Lotrel is seen within 1-2 weeks. There shouldn't be...

  3. New to the board
    ... stopped smoking. I was given HTCZ 12.5, Coreg 6.25 and Lotrel 5/20. My BP is ok now but I have the worst case of...
    ... the sodium % on the package labels. I have read that Lotrel can cause tremors so I had my doc take me off but ... Nifedical XL. It's only been 3 days. Do you know how long Lotrel can stay in you system? Thanks!...

  4. Metoprolol and Sleep Issues
    ... take 50 mg of Metoprolol twice daily and a 5/20 mg Lotrel once daily for high blood pressure, which has been...

  5. Metoprolol and Exercise
    ... I take 50 mg Metoprolol twice daily and a 5/20 mg Lotrel once daily for high blood pressure. My blood pressure...

  6. Issue with generic BP meds
    ... 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...

  7. Medication side effects
    ... recently been put on the following medications: Lotrel 10/40MG 1X a day Simvastatin 10MG 1X a day Have...

  8. New diagnosis, this doesnt seem right!!!
    ... 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...

  9. Most popular high blood pressure med??
    ... Diovan Enalapril Diovan HCT Norvasc Altace Lotrel Cozaar Coreg Benazepril Amlodipine...

  10. high blood pressure concern
    ... 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...

  11. New Meds Concern Can Someone Help
    ... 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...

  12. Weight Loss Anyone?
    ... 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...

  13. High Blood pressure
    ... higher than yours (184/100). I was initially given Lotrel which is a combination CCB / ACE inhibitor in a dose...

  14. Reduction in BP meds, CCB withdrawal
    ... Several days ago, my Lotrel dose was reduced from 10/40 to 5/40 with 5/20 next...

  15. BP meds and sexual side effects
    ... 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...

  16. Lowered dose of BP meds
    ... 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...

  17. Antihypertensives and cholesterol levels
    ... 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...

  18. Lifestyle Modifications work great
    ... have a positive effect on you glucose levels. With Lotrel , diet, exercise and weight loss, my BP is down significantl...

  19. hyperexol
    ... 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...

  20. Psyllium intake and timing of BP meds.
    ... of the medications. Since taking the daily 10/40 Lotrel dose, I've noticed an increased tendency to constipation...

  21. Beth
    ... lost some weight in the interim! It was straight to Lotrel 5 / 20 and 10/40 about 8 days later when the readings...

  22. Stress & Weight Gain
    ... 25th. During the time I began this new "regime", my Lotrel dose was increased from 5/20 to 10 /40. At present...

  23. Anyone, after HBP diagnosis and lifestyle change, eliminate or drastically reduce med
    ... 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...

  24. Salt substitute is safe?
    ... reference range is 135 - 146 mmol /L. I take Lotrel and salt substitutes are prohibited but I don't know...

  25. Dr. "wouldn't" prescribe some HCZ
    ... 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...

  26. When should Dr. adjust / change medications?
    ... 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...

  27. Still have high early morning spike
    ... 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...

  28. Anyone have their meds reduced after "lifestyle" changes?
    ... a moderate reduction in my BP, the Dr. doubled my Lotrel doseage to 10 / 40. Day 2 saw a decline in BP and...

  29. Mix and max generics
    ... Benazepril be combined for the same essential effects as Lotrel ? Thanks....

  30. How long for meds to take effect.
    ... 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...

  31. if my blood pressure was 220/30 what should i do
    ... 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...

  32. Anything else to try?
    ... 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...

  33. Desperate 26yr Male - Sudden onset of Hypertension 1 month ago.
    ... 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. ...

  34. Beta blocker fatigue-how to cope???
    ... 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....

  35. Two questions about blood pressure
    ... 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...

  36. Toprol XL, is there a good replacement drug for it?
    ... 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...

  37. Possibility Of Multiple Bad Drug Reactions?
    ... 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...

  38. Anyone (females mainly) with side effects related to
    ... I have been taking the generic for Lotrel CP 5/20MG which is amlodip/Benz cp 5/20. Thanks...

  39. Generic Lotrel- Now Available
    ... I usually take lotrel 5/20 but I just found out that it is now available...

  40. Lenin, Cozaar HCTZ Question
    ... companies to prescribe pricey drugs like Norvasc and Lotrel , the bevy of patented ARB's, and now, CADUET. For...

  41. Metoprolol and Micardis Together
    ... effective, (I should mention that before that, I was on Lotrel 5/40 I didn't like the feeling) so the doctor up'd...

  42. Hctz....can you just stop cold turkey?
    ... 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...

  43. lotrel 10/20
    ... 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...

  44. ANY GOOD THINGS -12.5 hydrochorothiazide (HTCZ)
    ... meds. I was off it for about 9 months using only Lotrel , but have recently added it back in. You will go...

  45. Combinations of meds
    ... 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...

  46. Effective BP Meds
    ... [[COLOR="Red"]removed] I actually take Lotrel (which is Norvasc and a calcium channel blocker) and...

  47. Going off diuretic
    ... even with a calcium channel blocker added in. I take lotrel and it worked well for about 6 months by itself, but...

  48. Re: lotrel side effects
    ... 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...

  49. Morning vs. Evening Blood Pressure
    ... I take 50 mg Metoprolol twice a day and a 5/20 mg Lotrel once a day. My evening blood pressure can actually...

  50. Lotrel
    ... Hi LittleNin I took Lotrel for a while, worked pretty good but had to discontinue ... level. I've taken Accupril, lisinopril, atacand, lotrel , atenolol,Clonodine and many others I dont even remember...


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