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From: MSN Nicknametabby3y  (Original Message)Sent: 9/29/2007 7:40 PM
This is a new medicine I just started taking for high blood pressure  when the lisiniprol was reduced because it was high in potassium
I am taking 5mg twice a day


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From: MSN Nicknamesafk1221Sent: 9/29/2007 8:19 PM
Just in case you don't recognize this med, the brand name is NORVASC.  I was on it for a while...made me kind of dizzy, which is pretty typical for anti-hypertensives (BP meds).  Do you have a home BP monitor?  Good investment, and Medicare and most insurers cover it, especoa;;y if you are on meds.  Sometimes, dizziness can be such a vague symptom.  You never quite know what is causing it.  Could be a low sugar, hunger, headache, etc.  So when I start to feeling wonky, I always check the usual suspects...sugar and blood pressure.  In most cases, one or the other is acting up.  Checking it at home is one way of giving your doctor the most possible info should you have to call...just an idea.  HUGS!  sheryl

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From: MSN Nicknametabby3ySent: 9/30/2007 1:15 PM
thanks for answering Sheryl
I think this board is such a good idea
I was confused when I 1st got home with my new medicines because it said one thing on my discharge sheet and the druggist had another name on the bottle and it was time for me to eat
and I was tired
yes I do have a blood pressure moniter    good investment