- female
- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit confused about the difference between Prolomet XL 50mg and Prolomet XL R 50mg5mg. I don't have high blood pressure, so which one should I be considering, if at all?
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IF THE PATIENT IS NOT HAVING HYPERTENSION NO NEED TO TAKE MEDICATION .And prolomet xl R is the combination medication with both medicines,, where as prolomet xl is the single medicine..
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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