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Q: I have been on Norvas and Atenol for high blood pressure. Is dry mouth a common
side effect? I developed two large cavities. Also what do you recommend for dry mouth?
A: Both of your blood pressure medicines can cause a dry mouth. It would...
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Q: I am a 58 yr. old male. Am on 5 mg of Lisinopril daily. My previous bp was 142/80. Sometimes it drops as low as 90/48. Is this too low? Should I stop taking the 5mg?
A: Your blood pressure appears to be in good...
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Q: I am a hypertensive person and I sweat at night at times. Is this normal?
A: You did not provide enough information for me to answer your question. It is normal for menopausal women to sweat at night. It is normal in hot climates without...
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Q: I am taking Linisol for high blood pressure in the morning per my doctor. It made me drowsy for driving and office work so now started taking before bed. Is it ok to adjust on my own?
A: Changing the time of day when you take...
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Q: Why would my body hurt shortly after I take two statin drugs? Every muscle in my body hurts. Could I have allergies to statin drugs?
A: Muscle pain is a common side effect of the class of cholesterol lowering drugs known as statins. Sometimes muscle...
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Q: My blood pressure is under control with Lisinopril (10 mg), Resperate, and various herbs and teas. But I run a lot and salt is one of the electrolytes I lose in a big way through sweating. Is eliminating salt completely dangerous for long distance...
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Q: Does taking Lisinopril make a man’s breasts to grow? And if so what is the bad effect of this?
A: Lisinopril is a type of high blood pressure medicine known as an angiotension converting enzyme inhibitor or ACE inhibitor. Breast pain, not increased size, has been...
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Q: I have a history of Hypertension for many years which is well under control. I am lately suffering from swollen ankles and the only way I can control them is by wearing surgical socks. I have been told that the calcium blockers are may...
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Q: How do I slow my fast pulse? I eat healthy & exercise. I also suffer from daily dizzy spells. Do you think it’s the fast pulse?
A: Pulse is related to activity level. With less activity, your pulse should be slower. Resting pulse is usually...
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Q: I have been taking hydrochlorthiazide and ramipril for some time. I now have tinnitus and low libido. Are these related or side effects of the medications?
A: Although not common, both tinnitus and sexual dysfunction can be caused by an adverse reaction to the drug...
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