Twynsta (amlodipine besylate; telmisartan) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Twynsta (amlodipine besylate; telmisartan)
I have on and off mild body aches, pin pricks when cold, and mild anxiety...
These medications suck the life out of youAnyway, causes depression, sadness pain in the back
Brought bp down but having side effects like dizziness/lightheaded at times and back and abdominal pain. At times I feel awful.
I will stick with it a while longer as it does bring my bp down but at what cost?
TWYNSTA (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE; TELMISARTAN): This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: telmisartan and amlodipine. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. They both work differently to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These medications are used together when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to start taking the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product if it is the best dose combination for you. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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