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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should I expect when switching blood pressure meds?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-expect-when-switching-blood-pressure-meds</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=656">Adam.T</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been feeling unusually tired and lightheaded. My doctor mentioned possibly switching to a different class of drug, and I’m wondering if others have gone through a similar transition and how it felt.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been feeling unusually tired and lightheaded. My doctor mentioned possibly switching to a different class of drug, and I’m wondering if others have gone through a similar transition and how it felt.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How common is a dry cough from blood pressure meds and what helps?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1171">JonathanWW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been taking my new blood pressure medication for about three weeks now, and I’m noticing a persistent dry cough that just won’t go away. My doctor mentioned this could be a side effect, but I’m wondering how common it really is and if others have found anything that helps ease it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been taking my new blood pressure medication for about three weeks now, and I’m noticing a persistent dry cough that just won’t go away. My doctor mentioned this could be a side effect, but I’m wondering how common it really is and if others have found anything that helps ease it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What causes a dry cough from blood pressure meds after starting?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1231">Andrew.L</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve noticed a persistent dry cough that my doctor thinks might be linked to it. Has anyone else experienced this kind of side effect appearing so long after starting a treatment?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve noticed a persistent dry cough that my doctor thinks might be linked to it. Has anyone else experienced this kind of side effect appearing so long after starting a treatment?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How long does it take to feel stable after changing an antidepressant dose?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-long-does-it-take-to-feel-stable-after-changing-an-antidepressant-dose</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1570">PatrickM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same dose of my antidepressant for about a year, but lately I feel like it’s just not working like it used to. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a dosage adjustment, but I’m worried about side effects coming back or feeling worse during the change. Has anyone else gone through this and noticed how long it took to feel stable again?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same dose of my antidepressant for about a year, but lately I feel like it’s just not working like it used to. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a dosage adjustment, but I’m worried about side effects coming back or feeling worse during the change. Has anyone else gone through this and noticed how long it took to feel stable again?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i consider therapeutic drug monitoring for my antidepressant levels?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-consider-therapeutic-drug-monitoring-for-my-antidepressant-levels</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1028">Aurora75</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same antidepressant for about three years now, and while it helped at first, I feel like it’s just not working like it used to. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a therapeutic drug monitoring test to check the level in my blood, but I’m not sure what to expect from that or if it’s even worth doing. Has anyone gone through this process when their medication seemed to stop being effective?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same antidepressant for about three years now, and while it helped at first, I feel like it’s just not working like it used to. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a therapeutic drug monitoring test to check the level in my blood, but I’m not sure what to expect from that or if it’s even worth doing. Has anyone gone through this process when their medication seemed to stop being effective?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why does a different generic blood pressure med feel different?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-does-a-different-generic-blood-pressure-med-feel-different</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1331">Ava.R</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but my new prescription this month looks different and the pharmacist said it’s a generic from another company. I’m worried that even though it’s the same active ingredient, this switch might affect how I feel or its effectiveness. Has anyone else noticed a change when their pharmacy gave them a different manufacturer’s version?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but my new prescription this month looks different and the pharmacist said it’s a generic from another company. I’m worried that even though it’s the same active ingredient, this switch might affect how I feel or its effectiveness. Has anyone else noticed a change when their pharmacy gave them a different manufacturer’s version?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should I increase my antidepressant dose if it's not working?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-increase-my-antidepressant-dose-if-it-s-not-working</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2229">SofiaG</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same dose of my antidepressant for about a year, but lately I feel like it’s just not working like it used to. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a dosage increase, but I’m worried about side effects getting worse or just feeling numb. Has anyone else gone through this kind of adjustment?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same dose of my antidepressant for about a year, but lately I feel like it’s just not working like it used to. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a dosage increase, but I’m worried about side effects getting worse or just feeling numb. Has anyone else gone through this kind of adjustment?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should I call my doctor about ankle swelling on my blood pressure meds?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2290">Zachary76</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve noticed my ankles are swelling quite a bit. My doctor mentioned this could be a side effect, but I’m not sure if I should be concerned enough to call or if this is just something that happens and will settle on its own.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve noticed my ankles are swelling quite a bit. My doctor mentioned this could be a side effect, but I’m not sure if I should be concerned enough to call or if this is just something that happens and will settle on its own.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should I do about a persistent dry cough from an ACE inhibitor?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-do-about-a-persistent-dry-cough-from-an-ace-inhibitor</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1402">Joshua_H</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been getting this annoying dry cough that just won’t go away. My doctor mentioned it could be a side effect of the ACE inhibitor I’m taking, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they discussed with their doctor as an alternative.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been getting this annoying dry cough that just won’t go away. My doctor mentioned it could be a side effect of the ACE inhibitor I’m taking, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they discussed with their doctor as an alternative.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should I do about dry mouth and headaches on blood pressure meds?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=882">GregoryZL</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been taking my new blood pressure medication for about three weeks now, and I keep waking up with a really dry mouth and a bit of a headache. I’m not sure if this is just my body adjusting or if it’s something I should be more concerned about.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been taking my new blood pressure medication for about three weeks now, and I keep waking up with a really dry mouth and a bit of a headache. I’m not sure if this is just my body adjusting or if it’s something I should be more concerned about.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What could cause a persistent metallic taste from a new prescription?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-could-cause-a-persistent-metallic-taste-from-a-new-prescription</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1261">EricT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I've been taking a new prescription for a few weeks now, and I'm noticing a weird, persistent metallic taste in my mouth that just won't go away. It's making food and even water taste off, and I'm starting to wonder if this is a known side effect of the medication or something else I should be concerned about.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been taking a new prescription for a few weeks now, and I'm noticing a weird, persistent metallic taste in my mouth that just won't go away. It's making food and even water taste off, and I'm starting to wonder if this is a known side effect of the medication or something else I should be concerned about.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why is my ACE inhibitor causing a dry cough?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-is-my-ace-inhibitor-causing-a-dry-cough</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=863">Aaron49</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been getting a really dry, hacking cough that just won’t go away. My doctor mentioned it could be a side effect of the ACE inhibitor I’m taking, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they discussed with their doctor.<br />
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I've been on the same blood pressure med for years and started getting a dry, hacking cough that won't quit. My doctor said it can be a side effect of ACE inhibitors, which was a bit of a relief to hear after so long without answers. We talked about possibly switching to a different drug, like an ARB, but we haven't pulled the trigger yet.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been getting a really dry, hacking cough that just won’t go away. My doctor mentioned it could be a side effect of the ACE inhibitor I’m taking, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they discussed with their doctor.<br />
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I've been on the same blood pressure med for years and started getting a dry, hacking cough that won't quit. My doctor said it can be a side effect of ACE inhibitors, which was a bit of a relief to hear after so long without answers. We talked about possibly switching to a different drug, like an ARB, but we haven't pulled the trigger yet.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What does therapeutic drug monitoring tell me about my antidepressant levels?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-does-therapeutic-drug-monitoring-tell-me-about-my-antidepressant-levels</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=973">Eric63</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same antidepressant for years, but lately I’ve been wondering if it’s still working like it should. My doctor mentioned the possibility of therapeutic drug monitoring to check the levels, but I’m not sure what that would really tell us or if it’s worth the extra blood work.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same antidepressant for years, but lately I’ve been wondering if it’s still working like it should. My doctor mentioned the possibility of therapeutic drug monitoring to check the levels, but I’m not sure what that would really tell us or if it’s worth the extra blood work.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What side effects could a metallic taste indicate from meds?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-side-effects-could-a-metallic-taste-indicate-from-meds</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1469">Kyle_W</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been taking my new prescription for a few weeks now, but I’m noticing a strange, persistent metallic taste in my mouth that I didn’t have before. I’m wondering if this is a known side effect of the medication or if it might be something else entirely.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been taking my new prescription for a few weeks now, but I’m noticing a strange, persistent metallic taste in my mouth that I didn’t have before. I’m wondering if this is a known side effect of the medication or if it might be something else entirely.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should I raise my antidepressant dose if it stops helping?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-raise-my-antidepressant-dose-if-it-stops-helping</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2437">NicholasT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same antidepressant for about two years and it feels like it’s just stopped working. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a dosage adjustment, but I’m worried that just increasing it might not be the right answer. Has anyone else had their medication lose effectiveness over time like this?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same antidepressant for about two years and it feels like it’s just stopped working. My doctor mentioned the possibility of a dosage adjustment, but I’m worried that just increasing it might not be the right answer. Has anyone else had their medication lose effectiveness over time like this?]]></content:encoded>
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