Is switching from Telma and Amlodipine to Losar (Losartan) a good temporary option to help control my blood pressure and lower my high uric acid levels, and is it possible that Amlodipine was causing my severe dizziness and tiredness? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is switching from Telma and Amlodipine to Losar (Losartan) a good temporary option to help control my blood pressure and lower my high uric acid levels, and is it possible that Amlodipine was causing my severe dizziness and tiredness?

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Is switching from Telma and Amlodipine to Losar (Losartan) a good temporary option to help control my blood pressure and lower my high uric acid levels, and is it possible that Amlodipine was causing my severe dizziness and tiredness?

Asked by Male, 50 · 14 days ago

Vikas Singh

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14 days ago

It is very common to feel tired or dizzy on amlodipine, as these are known side effects. Switching to Losar (losartan) is a reasonable thought, as losartan is unique in helping to lower uric acid levels. However, replacing a combination of Telma (telmisartan) and amlodipine with losartan alone might not control your blood pressure as effectively, since you would be moving from two medications to one. I highly recommend discussing this switch with your doctor first. They can safely adjust your dosage or find an alternative that manages both your blood pressure and uric acid without causing these bothersome side effects.

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