Amlodipine
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As wish as one gets older that the complexities & challanges of
maintaining your health could be at least sustained.
We do have amazing drugs that can help ...but over dosing is
one problem that is difficult to solve.
For instance this drug or any for that matter can easily
be prescribed at higher levels then necessary.
I am sorry but we the patients must take on our role
as amatuer Doctors...that is right..many times Drs analysis
must be questioned..almost everytime..Its a lonely feeling
to come to the conclusion that Drs..do not know what they
are doing..they are guessing big time..I can give examples
as with this med...but I will spare you
My advise is to get to the internet..remember that many
problems have natural answers but they take time..effort..
and many times courage...to look at the alternatives.
Some of my relatives are on literally 8-10 high powered
meds in thier 60's ...even some psyc meds..which are very
very powerful.
Again...good luck to all to find the safer answers to better health
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Guest Bayliner
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Sue
nannylynn Bayliner
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I agree with your sentiments entirely in questioning our GP when we are not satsfied with diagnosis or treatment. It is our right to second opinions and analysis. I think it is very important to research alternative medicines with care, it certainly takes time to look into all the research of more natural medications. I have on numerous occasions praised the use of Grapeseed extract for high BP. I researched many web sites and found no negatves. I too was on the dreaded Amlodopine but took myself off of it due to the awful side effects.I went back to my GP 2 more times unhappy with the prescribed meds. In the meantime I had found out about Grapeseed extract. I started taking it and low and behold my BP dropped considerably. The GP suggested I take the lowest dose Losarton alongside the Grapeseed, my BP is now generally below 120/80, I am 67 years old. If I stop the Grapeseed (which I have done to see what happened) my BP goes up by about 10 both on diastolic and systolic. I would say discuss your case with your GP, there are many who recognise the benefit of natural remedies. Always ask for second opinions if you are not satisified. Don't be fobbed off or made to feel a nuisance, it is your body!
mike92384 Bayliner
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While I appreciate what you've written, I do not agree with what you suggest about
people searching the internet for answers. There are so many things on the internet that are posted by people who are in no way qualified to say what they do. Any questions about medications, the side-effects, etc.etc. should be addressed to the Pharmacist. THEY are the doctors of the drugs, not your doctor, although a lot of doctors know much about medications. While they may know a lot about the medications, drugs are not their speciality...it's the specialty of the Pharmacist.
Bayliner mike92384
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to better health...We all need information to help us
get better informed....Pharmacists whoever may give us
vital info...we don't just pull it out of thin air...you get
a glimmer here a flicker their missing pieces may fall
into place..this takes time, commitment & patience..a lot
of folks..must learn these techniques..its hard..frustrating
to a large degree..info may be incorrect ...but the internet
is a two edge sword..try to go to NIH sites..look for double
blind studies ...stay away from ad sites..you learn this by
trial & error my friend...
Good luck mike92384
nannylynn mike92384
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I think you have a good point re pharmacists. When I first started taking Amlodipine my pharmacist telephoned me after the first week to see how I was. He obviously was concerned about the drug. I do believe there are good natural medications which can be used alongside healthy living, or like me alongside low dose medication. I agree never just take the word of an advertising company but there is good medical information out there.