I am currently treated for high blood pressure with Lisinopril 20 mg 2 x day, Metoprolol 100 mg 2 x day, and Indapamide 1.25 1 x per day. I have developed either an accute or possibly chronic anal fissure that has not responded to a high fiber diet, analgesic or cortisone ointments. My doctor has prescribed a topical nifedipine for the treatment of the fissure. I've read that it is very effective however my concern is that my blood pressure will drop too low. It is already low due to a recent change from Hydralazine 50 mg 2 x per day replaced with the Lisinopril 20 mg 2 x day, which dropped my pressure from a routine reading range of 160/70 to now 100/60. It's possible that even w/out the nifedipine, the change from Hydralazine to Lisinopril I may be over-medicated resulting in a blood pressure that is too low.
Treatment w/nifedipine for anal fissure & also treated for high blood pressure w/other meds?
- Posted:
- 23 Apr 2010 by epetersonk2
- Topics:
- high blood pressure, anal fissure and fistula, indapamide, lisinopril, metoprolol, nifedipine
Answers (1)
27 Apr 2010
I too take some of the medication listed by you: ramipril 5mg X 2, amlodipine 5mg X 2, metoprolol 100mg SR x 2, insulin shots X 2 - basically also to lower my blood pressure, guess lowering of blood pressure further is a matter of concern, please consult your doctor/pharmacist he or she is a better guide & shall provide you with correct answers. hope this helps?
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