Blood Pressure Forums (Page 112)

I am on a lot of medication azathioprine, omeprozole, levothyroxine, quinine, atrovastatin, losartan, pregabalin and have just been started on Lercanidipineand feel really run down, never had styles in my eyes and now have 2 my psoriasis is flared up badly and bruising easily can it be the medication please help ## Hello, Jak! How are you? It could cause the easy bruising, since the FDA does classify it as a calcium channel blocker, so that means it has an effect on circulation. Its other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dry cough and hypotension. However, I've not found anything about it causing the other issues. Have you consulted your doctor?

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Dry mouth in the morning along with pins and needles in the fingers, can this the cause ## Hello, Jimmy! How are you? Yes, dry mouth can be a side effect of most medications and the pins and needles may be due to how it affects your circulation to help lower blood pressure. Its other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Are you on any other medications?

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I have been taking metoprolol tart 25mg twice a day. My heart feels like its racing n my blood pressure always high. Is this med used for both problems or am i needing additional meds? ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Yes, the FDA classifies it as a beta blocker and it's used to treat both conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. How high is your blood pressure? What is your heart rate? Are you on any other medications?

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Ever since taking I have been gaining weight like crazy and have had back pain, could it be from meds? ## Hello, William! How are you? Sorry about the problems you're having. Yes, it could be from the medication. Most blood pressure medications can cause weight gain and some of them can cause joint or muscle aches. Learn more Losartan details here. Have you discussed your symptoms with your doctor? They should be able to determine if they are due to the medication and, if so, prescribe an alternative that isn't known to cause such side effects as frequently. ## I've only been taking the meds for a few days but have been eating like a horse! Going to have to watch my food intake and exercise more, I guess. Goody!

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I was prescribed cyclobenzaprine 5mg 3 times daily as needed for discomfort and diclofenac pot. 50mg once daily. My complaint was neck and shoulder pain. I was given an xray and was told it could be degenerative joint disease. I take Valsartan/hctz half of a 25mg pill. I took all 3 the other morning and what I would describe as butterfly feeling in my chest like 40 minutes after taking it. Should I stop taking it and call my dr.? It was the 1st time I had taken all 3. ## Hello, Mick! How are you? The Diclofenac can affect your blood pressure medication, so it may not work as well for you. That may be what caused this symptom. Yes, it would be best to speak to your doctor about the issue. They may want to adjust your dosage, or prescribe another medication. As listed by the FDA, Valsarta...

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Can I take 50mg.of atelenol in the am and 2 - 20mg. Of lisinopril in the pm? ## Hello, Joser! How are you? Why do you want to take double dose? You shouldn't adjust your dosage, without your doctor's approval. Doing so may cause your blood pressure and heart rate to drop too low. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dry cough.

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has anyone experienced lower back pain after being on lisinopril ## Hello, Shawn! How are you? Yes, it has been known to cause such symptoms. You will most likely need to switch to a different medication. Are you taking anything else or just the Lisinopril? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly also including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry cough and increased urination.

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I have jAFib with accompanying shortness of breath and since taking Losartan 25 mg daily, the SOB has been much worse, I cannot walk 100 feet without having to stop and catch my breath. I also take Atenolol for low blood pressure. Can I stop the Losartan abruptly without any consequences? ## Hello, Joan! How are you? It would be best to consult your doctor and follow their instructions. It could be that your blood pressure is going too low, so you may need to adjust the dosage of one of these medications, or stop taking it. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and increased urination. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I went to the doctor for an unrelated issue. BP was high 200/95. Might be situational but she had me start a regime of .1mg of Clonidine 2 times per day. Took the first one at 7pm. BP was normal at 6 am. Can it work that fast or was my high BP situational? ## Hello, Scoop! How are you? Clonidine is known to work well and fast, but it wouldn't take it down to normal that fast, so it could be that your elevated blood pressure was situational. However, regardless of that, you do need to take something to prevent it going that high in the future, because that's a very dangerous level to hit that creates the risk of heart attack or stroke, unless your doctor okays your stopping it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Clonidine as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth ...

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I strongly believe my ex wife is giving my 6 year old child clonodine against my wishes, I want to have him drug tested but cant find out for sure what type of test Clonodine will show up on. Per our custody order, he is not allowed to be taking this medicine, it has caused all kinds of bad reactions in him, but it knocks him out and he told me she still gives it to him before bed so she doesnt have to stay up with him. I am just having a hard time proving it. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! ## r u sure clonidine? That's a blood pressure med

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CAN YOU TAKE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS AND BETA BLOCKERS WITH FERTEMINA ## Hello, Lee! How are you? No, it is not advisable to take Phentermine if you have high blood pressure or a cardiac condition. The FDA classifies it as a stimulant, so along with being habit forming, it can cause elevated heart rate and elevated blood pressure as side effects. If you wish to use a medication for weight loss, then it would be best to speak with your doctor to see which one you can safely take. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm a 38 yr old black female and I recently decided to start a family. I was taking losartan 100mg daily, clonidine HCL 0.2mg twice daily, and hctz 25mg daily to control my blood pressure. My doctor has taken me off of the losartan and I'm concerned about my blood pressure spiking since I've stopped. ## Hello, Maria! How are you? Are you still taking the other medications? If so, then it isn't likely a dangerous spike will occur, though you may still experience a slight elevation. How often do you check your blood pressure? What have your recent readings been? The FDA lists the typical side effects of these medications as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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Received this pill along with losing prop 2.5 in same bottle! Pharmacy is closed til Monday. ## Hello, Vickie! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Solco Healthcare and they list it as containing 2.5mgs of Lisinopril, so there's nothing to worry about. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and dry cough. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My mother has trouble swallowing pills,can i crush her lisinopril and put it in yougart or something ? ## Hello, Candace! How are you? Yes, that's fine to do as long as a medication isn't time released and her doctor approves. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lisinopril as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dry cough and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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found this pill, what is it? Pink with 3 sides FL on one side 10 on the other ## Hello, Julie! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals and they list it as being a 20mg Bystolic tablet. The FDA classifies this medication as a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Im 36 and im 108 pounds and I wnt something to help me gain weight that wont affect my blood pressure or cholesterol ## Hello, Tinkerbell! How are you? How tall are you? As listed by the NIH, the safest way to gain is by eating a healthy, calorie dense diet and getting lots of proper exercise. However, some people are just meant to be tiny.

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Can I take requip for restless leg syndrome while taking cozarr 50mg which I take at night? These last few weeks my legs have hurt so bad that I'm ready to cut them off..my bp has been running decent lately ..but I'm scared to take a pill that might affect me badly..I have tried about 25 different home remedies to help with my restless legs but nothing is working...please help ..ty ## Hello, Stacey! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. I didn't find any interactions listed between them in the databases, but it's always best to double check such information, to be sure. Losartan is classified by the FDA as an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Typical side effects are listed as p...

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I have been taking candestartan for several years starting at 4mg and then halving the tablets to 2 mg and with consultation with my GP along with some lifestyle changes have agreed to stop altogether with close blood pressure monitoring. So far BP is 120/70 most days and all is well apart from a background headache which doesn't seem to go away. Could this be due to the stopping of the medication? My wife wonders if I'm not drinking enough h2o during the day. ## Hello, Mike! How are you? It could be due to either/or, withdrawal from the medication and/or dehydration, possibly even a combination of both. I switched from Candesartan to Losartan a few months ago and I also had a lingering headache for awhile. Have you consulted your doctor? They'd be best able to inform you of...

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Have been accused of drinking alcohol when I was not. Can this be a side effect of losartan potassium hc? ## Hello, Jersey! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you've had. No, that is not a reported side effect of Losartan among those listed by the FDA, or other users. I take it myself and have never experienced such an issue. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, increased urination and hypotension. Are you on any other medications? Are you diabetic?

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can I take amox/k clav 500 mg with losartan pot 50mg? ## I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these medications, though it's always best to double check to be sure. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It would actually be far more dangerous to let an infection continue out of control. Is there anything else I can help with?

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