Does anyonehave experiance of these tablets and can you ever stop taking them? Thank you.
2007-03-14 01:55:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Istin is amlodipine. It is one of NICEs top choices of anti hypertensives, being a calcium channel blocker.( There are a number of guiding bodies and not all agree with NICE.)
Generally BP drugs are for life, since once the diagnosis is made the statistical risk justifies lifelong therapy.
2007-03-16 14:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know someone on blood pressure meds., but have never heard of this one. Go to a message board on aol or oxygen and search it under that name. You can get a wealth of info. this way. Good luck.
2007-03-14 01:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by TropyWife 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
istin is also called amlodipine, you should only stop taking them if your doctor advises you to do so. I take them myself in form of a 5mg dose.
2007-03-16 13:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by schnauzer2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best person to ask would be your GP.
If you require more information on this medication, or any future medication try this link...
http://emc.medicines.org.uk/
2007-03-14 02:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by ragingmk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its for high blood pressure and no you cannot stop takin them you are on them for life
2007-03-14 02:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by cowpattice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
istin
istin - also known as or related to amlostin, amlodipine, amlodipine (substance), amlodipine (product)
2007-03-14 02:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by Rod Mac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my grandmother has been on istin for years..and yes she has been taken off them before and put back on them again..
2007-03-14 06:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by mary m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋