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Does Amlodopine Cause Problems If Taken While Having COPD?

To treat my high blood pressure, I take Losartan once a day, Metoprolol tartrate am and pm, furosemide once a day. My blood pressure recently has crept up to 150 to 160, so my doctor prescribed Amlodopine 5 mg once a day, but I have just read that amlodopine can be a problem if a person has COPD, which I have. Should I take this medication?copd, and just read
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Amlodipine intake is not contraindicated in people suffering COPD. You can take amlodipine combined with other prescribed drugs for blood pressure, without pulmonary side effects.I wish you good health.
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Does Amlodopine Cause Problems If Taken While Having COPD?

Amlodipine intake is not contraindicated in people suffering COPD. You can take amlodipine combined with other prescribed drugs for blood pressure, without pulmonary side effects.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)