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Compare AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN (Amlodipine and Valsartan) and TELMISARTAN (telmisartan) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Amlodipine and Valsartan · ARB
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Amlodipine Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and c...
Approved for
telmisartan, Micardis · ARB
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II). Angiotensin II is the principal pr...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 13 Reddit discussions
AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN
38%
positive
13 threads
TELMISARTAN
0%
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0 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
13 Reddit threads analysed for AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
4 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I posted this to /r/ems the other day, but it's still on my mind. The EKGs in particular seem to be one of those where you ask 5 people for their opinion and get 6 different responses, so I'd love to hear your thoughts/comments. Dispatched to urgent care facility for shortness of breath. Arrive on s
36m 5'10" 262lbs who was diagnosed with ccRCC (Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma) at 34 years old after suddenly having a series of Grand Mal seizures at which point I was transported to the ER by ambulance. Had additional seizures en route and at the hospital. Once the doctors were able to stop the
As stated, I am a 61F, 5'3" and 168 pounds with some periodic loss of function in my left hand and forearm with a pins and needles feeling. Been slowly getting worse over the last couple of years and just lately I'm losing feeling and its hard to drive and hold books, ipad, etc for more than a few
I am a 62-yo white female. Everything was fine last night and then I woke with blurry vision that glasses, time, and artificial tears have not cleared up. I can read if everything is greatly magnified, but everything is super blurry. Due to my complex history, I'm never sure which physician is the r
I was issuing a lot of Exforge HCT (amlodipine/valsartan/hctz) before the big valsartan recall. I only know of one other triple combo like it which is Tribenzor (amlodipine/olmesartan/hctz). I am not the biggest fan of olmesartan due to the rare occurrence of a Sprue like diarrhea. Are there any oth
28f. 5'5". 190lb. mixed white/asian. zoloft, amlodipine, hctz, valsartan (depression/anxiety, hypertension) drink heavily (alcoholic), no smoking, take 0.5mg xanax daily. for over the past 3-ish weeks, ive been craving the smell of cat litter, specifically urine clumped cat litter, like i literally
I was put on 5mg Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) about a month ago to pair with my 160mg Valsartan for blood pressure. Two or three weeks ago, I was in my truck at work and almost fainted. My arms got numb, tunnel vision, rapid heart beat. This past Sunday, I was admitted to the ER because I felt the
male, 42, 5'11", 195 lbs, not a smoker, sleep apnea, fatty liver, medications below Got into "biohacking" supplement consumption and gradually started taking a ton of different things based on my own research or blogs. I have fatty liver but lately my ALT levels have gone through the roof without
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Both AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN and TELMISARTAN belong to the ARB class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
Both medications are approved for to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN carries 4 FDA warnings. TELMISARTAN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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