What Blood Pressure Medication Does Not Have Sulfa

I need a list of blood pressure medications that do not contain sulfa as I have an allergy to sulfa and so far have been on 4 different meds that all made my throat swell. I took: Lisinopril, Amlodipine, Metoprolol, Methyldopa. So it’s generic or sulfa that’s the problem in these. ## How severe was the swelling? Was this diagnosed by a doctor? Did you go to the ER for treatment? It isn't that they all contain sulfa, it is that they might be based on it, somewhere down in their roots of derivation. In many cases, the only thing you can do is try medications, to see which ones work for you, and which ones cause a bad reaction, according to FDA warnings. Was the swelling bad enough to cause trouble breathing? I am not trying to be mean, or say I don't believe you, but m...

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My dad is 77 lived through 2 heart. Attacks last one being 15. Yrs. ago, survived of prostrate cancer (remission), on going colitis,and sugar issues since 1st heart attack. He was very active & on the go up until almost 3 mon. Age ... He had 2 medication Chavez at the same time .... A sugar med. & blood pressure med. we found he suddenly had no energy, not sleeping, forgetful, higher blood pressure & balance really off ..... Since all this began now he has been changed again plus insulin.... Vision suddenly worse, balance worse, no energy, suddenly as is if a 90 yr. old man .... Does hold well organized conversations, anxious , less social , weight loss , facial expression flat, driving less cuz of Vision , very depends , irritable ... Sugar 88-133 most time now ... Also app...

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Every time I take a blood pressure pill my blood pressure rises to over 200/110. I took myself off and my bp was back to 109/75. This lasted over 10 months and destroyed my immune system. Why? My bp is very normal yet I am destroyed. ## What have you experienced that has led you to believe they've destroyed your immune system? What blood pressure medication were you taking? When are you checking it? Is it before, or after activity? Before or after eating? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension.

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I am allergic to sulfa drugs. Having a hard time finding the right blood pressure medicine. Can you please help me find blood pressure meds that don't contain sulfa ## Hello, Sherrie! How are you? What specific sulfa drug or drugs have you had a reaction to? While many blood pressure medications are related, not everyone that is allergic to a sulfa drug, such as Bactrim, is also allergic to all the rest. I am a good example of that. I had a very bad reaction to Bactrim several years ago, but I am fine with blood pressure and cardiac medications. What blood pressure medications have you tried? The FDA lists the symptoms of an allergic reaction as possibly including swelling, trouble breathing, hives, itchy rash and angioedema. ## Diovan hct, zebeta, hyzaar, bystolic, cardizem, I can ...

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I'm allergic to sulfur,dye,iodine,sodium what blood pressure medicine can I take the doctor can't seem to find out what will work for me please help.p ## What dyes are you allergic to? And are you allergic to sulfa, sulfur or sulfites? They are all different. Many people that are allergic to sulfa drugs don't have a problem with most blood pressure medications. I am an example of this. I had a bad allergic reaction to the sulfa antibiotic Bactrim a few years ago, but can take most blood pressure medications just fine. What medications has your doctor suggested? If you can post back and clarify, I can research their ingredients for you. ## I'm allergic to sulfur sulfate sulfa drugs what blood pressure medicine can I take ## I take atenolol. Is taking sulfur harmful while ...

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my husband had a itchy skin bumps all over his body he tried cortizone creams they didn't work so the dr. put him on sulfameth/tmp ds it cleared up after 2 weeks but now he is having low grade fevers sometimes they are high also low blood pressure and chills and night sweats. Could this be related to his prescription ## Has he contacted his doctor, yet? These are not normal side effects associated with this antibiotic,the generic for Bactrim, the normal ones include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. However, there is concern about its use causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in some people and the symptoms of that can include some of what he's experiencing. This can be a very serious condition, so he should see his doctor immediately, so he can be tested for it. Learn mor...

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Can bactrim ds 800 160 tab elevate blood pressure for someone who has hypertension but taking meds for that. ## Hi Paula, Based on my research, there have actually been several reports from other patients stating that Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim was the alleged cause of their hypertension. However it appears the manufacturer has failed to list hypertension in their drug monograph as a potential side effect. If you are experiencing such symptoms, my suggestion would be to keep track of and monitor your blood pressure before and after each dose. This way you can show your doctor the effect it's been having with proof over an extended or short period of time. I hope this helps!

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My sister has symptoms from some drug she was on. Her hands and feet have very dry, deep cracks in them. She is been treated for high blood pressure and is allergic to sulpha. The drugs have been changed a few times. In January she was taking Olmetec and this is when the symptoms starting showing up in February. The doctor has prescribed Celexa to help calm her stress level in hope of lowering the blood pressure. She takes imovane for sleeping. Olmetec has talc, could these be causing her symptoms on the feet and hands? Or could it be something in shampoos or conditioners? ## If she is taking Olmetec plus (contains water pill), I found out the hard way, the water pill has a sulpha component. ## Hello, Brenalee! How are you and your sister? Contrary to what was already posted, Olmetec do...

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APO SULFATRIM DS 800/160 mg SULFAMETH/TRIMETH DS WHT/OBL/APO-DS (none) 14 tablets, 2 per day ## This is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## APO-SULFATRIM DS 800/160MG sulfameth/trimeth DS can you use this with any blood pressure medication? ## je prends du silfatrim ds 800/160 je commence a avoir la selle foncee ya-t-il un rapport

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I am on Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. My Doctor says I can double up on this medication, as I have reasonably high blood pressure. I am allergic to Sulfa drug. Will this be fine? ## Hello, Bren! How are you doing? Yes, it should be if your doctor says so. If you were allergic to it, you'd likely have already discovered that. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. A higher dosage may cause you to experience these more intensely. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm allergic to bactrim with sulfer can I take bio-flex ## There is a risk that you could be allergic to other sulfa substances, especially since being allergic to one increases your risk of being allergic to others, as reported by the NIH. I found out that I am allergic to Bactrim, but I've taken these supplements without problems in the past and I take some sulfa based blood pressure medications without issues, but not all. Thus, I think it would be best to consult your doctor first, for your own safety. Are you allergic to any other medications?

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I have a lousy cold (heavy coughing, headache,very weak,). Doctor gave me this medication. I take meds for HBP, cholestorol, thyroid. Is this ok to take for this. Im 79 ## He gave you an antibiotic to treat cold symptoms? That really makes no sense, a cold is caused by a virus and this will nothing to clear it up or treat the symptoms. This will only help if you have a bacterial infection of some type. Learn more Bactrim details here. Additionally, this is a sulfa based antibiotic and it is notorious for causing crazy side effects, that coupled with your age and high blood pressure means it may cause you some problems if you have a bad reaction to it. Such reactions are known to elevated blood pressure, it did it to me last year when I took it once. That final decision, of course, is up...

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Teal small circular pill. Says PMS or PM5 on oe side ## THIS IS NOT MORPHINE NOR ANY TYPE OF NARCOTIC! The PMS is the logo for the Canadian pharmaceutical company Pharmascience. This pill contains Propranolol 40mgs, a generic for Inderal, this is used to treat high blood pressure. ## pms , lil green pill is 1 mg of morphine. lowest dose u can get. also called diladid, or dillys.

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

What is ProAir HFA (albuterol sulfate) used for? ## Albuterol inhalers are used to respiratory problems, such as asthma, and COPD. It helps widen the airways to make breathing easier. Its typical side effects may include dizziness, dry mouth, headache, elevated heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. ## Has anyone noticed a difference between ProAir name brand & Albuterol generic both made by Teva? The generic doesn't seem to work as well for me.

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

ANTIBIOTIC? ## what is it ## This is a combination of two antibiotics to treat infections. Here's the monograph: ## Is it ok to take Zyrtec with ic sulfamethoxazole-tmp? ## can I take this with blood pressure m.? ## ok so my doctor said i have a staph infection ON MY FACE!!!! does this really help????

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Can I take losartan if I have allergies to penicillin and sulfa? ## Hello, Deeda! How are you? Losartan isn't an antibiotic, so it's not related to Penicillin, it is an ARB that's used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension and stomach pain. And are you allergic to sulfa or sulfur drugs? There is a difference. What did you have a bad reaction to? ## not sure anymore know it was an antibotic and i developed a rash after taking it for several days. thought it was sulfa

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i feel tight chested, water retention and dizzy since i started taking this antibiottic, is this commom side effects? dd ## Have you consulted your doctor, yet? Any time you feel chest tightness and are experiencing fluid retention, you should contact your doctor immediately, those can be symptoms of congestive heart failure, which I found out the hard way. I'm not saying that's definitely what it is, because I'm not a doctor, but you should definitely have it checked out, to be on the safe side. ## thank you for your reply. i had blood tests done since i asked the question, found out my cholestrol is perfect, blood pressure perfect, liver and kidneys r good, sugar a bit high am addressing that. no arthiritis in feet, no gout, low throid level taking meds now for that. next ...

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Lisinopril and sulfamethhydrothiazide was prescribed. Drug flier suggested cardiac problems with this combiation. is that true? ## Did you mean Lisinopril with Hydrochlorothiazide? I'm not sure if you're mixing up drug names here, since Sulfamethoxazole is something different and is unrelated to Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril with Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medication that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. And, as is true of any medication, there are always risks associated with using them, but the important thing to remember is that your risk is much greater if you let a cardiac condition, such as high blood pressure, continue uncontrolled and untreated. Have you spoken to your doctor about your concerns?

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