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Can Coversyl Plus And Tenormin Be Taken Together For Diabetes?

Sir, I am60 years old male, diabetic for last 12 years and insulin dependent for last three years. i have undergone heart bypass surgery in early 2015. Presently i m on the following medication: Morning: Insulin: Insulatard (26 Units) Tab: Glucophase 500 mg Tab: Coversyl Plus Tab: lowplat Tab: Tenormin (25 mg) Night Insulin: Insulatard (2o Units) Tab: Glucophase 500 mg Tab: Rosuvastatin(10mg) Sir, My question is that ; Can I take both Coversyl Plus and Tenormin at a time and if my medication as prescribed by my Doctor is ok. Thanks Mohsin Abbas From Pakistan
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Dear Mohsin Abbas, Hi & Welcome.

Coversyl which contains two BP lowering medicines Perindopril (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor) & Indapamide (thiazide like diuretic or water pill) is commonly prescribed to treat mild to moderate hypertension.

Since your BP was not controlled with these medicines your treating doctor has added another BP lowering medicine Tenormin or Atenolol (which is a beta receptor blocker) for the effective control of high BP or hypertension.

Don't take Tenormin along with Coversyl at the same time, as it may cause a severe fall in BP resulting in dizziness, weakness or fainting.

Further, Tenormin may increase the risk, severity, and/or duration of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) while taking Insulin. It may also mask the signs and symptoms (warning signals) of hypoglycemia during Insulin treatment.
In view of the above please consult your treating doctor and discuss about the possibilities of these interactions.

Hope these answer your query.
Regards.
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Can Coversyl Plus And Tenormin Be Taken Together For Diabetes?

Dear Mohsin Abbas, Hi & Welcome. Coversyl which contains two BP lowering medicines Perindopril (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor) & Indapamide (thiazide like diuretic or water pill) is commonly prescribed to treat mild to moderate hypertension. Since your BP was not controlled with these medicines your treating doctor has added another BP lowering medicine Tenormin or Atenolol (which is a beta receptor blocker) for the effective control of high BP or hypertension. Don t take Tenormin along with Coversyl at the same time, as it may cause a severe fall in BP resulting in dizziness, weakness or fainting. Further, Tenormin may increase the risk, severity, and/or duration of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) while taking Insulin. It may also mask the signs and symptoms (warning signals) of hypoglycemia during Insulin treatment. In view of the above please consult your treating doctor and discuss about the possibilities of these interactions. Hope these answer your query. Regards.