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What Made The Doctor To Switch From Micardis Plus To Micardis?
Hi Doctor,
Per my doctor's prescription, I have been taking Micardis Plus (has water pill) for several years now. Recently, she asked me to switch to plain Micardis only. I forgot to ask her, but would you know the likely reason why she did this?
Thanks,
Per my doctor's prescription, I have been taking Micardis Plus (has water pill) for several years now. Recently, she asked me to switch to plain Micardis only. I forgot to ask her, but would you know the likely reason why she did this?
Thanks,
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I have gone through your query and being your physician i completely understand your health concerns.
What is ur age and sex? For how long u are taking it? Any other associated problem? like diabetes or hypertension? why u are taking it? Any heart problem?
Micardis plus is more powerful drug since it contains two diuretics and micardis plain has got one.
The doctor switched as he may think there is no need of powerful diuretics.
Other reason may be electrolyte imbalance or any other derangement in liver functions too. do you have joint pains? or simply your symptoms had improved and your doctor trying to reduce the drugs, its a good sign..
Meanwhile stay calm and continue with your medications
Get well soon
Hope your query is adequately addressed if you still have any feel free to ask
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan
I have gone through your query and being your physician i completely understand your health concerns.
What is ur age and sex? For how long u are taking it? Any other associated problem? like diabetes or hypertension? why u are taking it? Any heart problem?
Micardis plus is more powerful drug since it contains two diuretics and micardis plain has got one.
The doctor switched as he may think there is no need of powerful diuretics.
Other reason may be electrolyte imbalance or any other derangement in liver functions too. do you have joint pains? or simply your symptoms had improved and your doctor trying to reduce the drugs, its a good sign..
Meanwhile stay calm and continue with your medications
Get well soon
Hope your query is adequately addressed if you still have any feel free to ask
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan
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