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How Safe Is Taking Stamlo Beta Half Tablet To Control BP Levels?

i am 55 years old male.Since past 6 months i was having BP on av As 140/90. My doctor has prescribed stamlo beta half tablet every day. now my bp is on av 130/80. also av pulse rate is 60 from 85 earlier.pl. tell me the side affects of this medicine & is it safe to take for long term.thanks & regards ,subhash vaid,India
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

This drug is a combination of two antihypertensive drugs: amlodipine and atenolol. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which lowers high blood pressure values. It may lead to headache, constipation and leg swelling as common adverse effects.

Atenolol is a betablocker, which acts mainly on the heart rate, by reducing it. It can lead to lower heart rate or low physical performance as common adverse effects.

Anyway, these drugs, if well tolerated can be taken for the entire life, without any problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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How Safe Is Taking Stamlo Beta Half Tablet To Control BP Levels?

Hello, This drug is a combination of two antihypertensive drugs: amlodipine and atenolol. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which lowers high blood pressure values. It may lead to headache, constipation and leg swelling as common adverse effects. Atenolol is a betablocker, which acts mainly on the heart rate, by reducing it. It can lead to lower heart rate or low physical performance as common adverse effects. Anyway, these drugs, if well tolerated can be taken for the entire life, without any problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist