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Can antipsychotic drugs for depression and overweight taken together?
Query: Hi doctor, I had mild depression five months back and overweight. Now blood pressure is high. My doctor has prescribed me to take Citalopram 20 mg, Duromine 40 mg and Idaprex 2. Also for the last 10 days, Panafcortelone 5 mg. From what I have read, the first three medications should not be taken tog... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no drug interaction between Phentermine (Duromine) and Perindopril (Idaprex). Duroxime (for weight loss) can increase blood pressure which will be counteracted by Idaprex (for high blood pressure). There is no drug interaction between Citalopram (for depression... Read Full »
What is the reason for my severe dry cough for the past two weeks?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 56 year-old-female with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. I am taking tablet Glycomet 500 SR, Coversyl 4 mg, Monti-FX, Alex SF. I have very severe dry cough throughout the day for the past two weeks. The doctor had a suspicion that Coversyl might cause cough. I was taking it for t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) in detail, and I will help you out. 1. Your doctor is partly correct. Cough is a very common side effect of Perindopril. It belongs to a group of drug... Read Full »
How to maintain normal diastolic blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, My blood pressure runs at about 135/70 mm of Hg and drops to about 125/60 mm of Hg when I wake from sleep at night. I am on Candesartan 32 mg and Reaptan (Arginine plus Amlodipine) for blood pressure. I also take Duodart for prostate issues which contains the alpha-blocker Tamsulosin. ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. You take Reaptan (Perindopril Arginine and Amlodipine). It is completely contraindicated to take both Perindopril and Candesartan at the same time. I strongly suggest that you stop Candesartan. Tamsulosin is good for both your prostate and blo... Read Full »