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  • 50 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm taking Prolomet 25mg for my high heart rate and blood pressure and I've been on it for about a year. Sometimes when I catch a common cold, it gets hard to breathe and I take Budamet tablets. But when I talked to a pulmonologist, he said that Prolomet isnt good for long-term use because it can cause respiratory issues, and he suggested switching to OLMARK 40 instead. Does this sound right to you, or should I be concerned about making the change?

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yes continue olmark 40 medication.

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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