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2020-11-09 19:32:20
Which med is better option for me at age 23 Amlodipine 5mg or Losartan 25mg Both work well on me 1 doc suggest amlodipine other suggest losartan which is better in long term and less side effect I have no other health issue Please give pro & con.
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Hi. Amlodipine can be taken once a day and losartan needs twice daily. Because amlodipine will work longer. Both are good medicine

Answered2020-11-09 19:48:22

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