[TXJoe]

Who, out there in the medical profession, can give me an honest opinion of this medication regimen. I don't have all the dosages listed and probably should obtain them, but just for starters let's look at a patient who is diabetic, suffers from high blood pressure and since being on blood pressure medication began suffering from sever insomnia which (I believe) led to the onset of anxiety and panic attacks. Presently the person is taking the following...

(for the record I already anticipate anyone in the medical profession to be reluctant to respond or extremely vague in any opinions of the following combination of medications)

Diabetes Med:
Metformin 1000mg
Glimepiride 4mg
Levemir 80 units

Blood Pressure Med:
Atenolol 100mg
Enalapril 20mg
Hydrochlorot 25mg
Amlodipine 5mg
Doxazosin 1mg
Spironolactone (diuretic) 25mg

Heart Rhythm:
Flecainide 25mg

Cholesterol Med:
Lovastatin 40mg

SSRI (depression, anxiety):
Parxotine 20mg

Antipsychotic:
Zyprexa 5mg (to aid in sleep)

Sleep Med:
Ambien
Temazepam 30mg
Tylenol pm

Stomach acid:
Omeprazole 20mg

[Robert_325]

TXJoe .... you're right that a dr can't go on a web site like this and tell someone if they should or shouldn't take these meds together. I can make this suggestion for you though as this is what I would do if I had the concern you have.

Go to the top of this page just under the "search" box. You'll see where it says "interactions checker." Just click on there and you can list all the drugs and it will give you all the different potential interactions with these medications.

You should keep an ongoing record for this patient on the Med Notes section of this web site. Then if there are any changes made in the med regimens you simply adjust the notes and you'll automatically know if there are any concerns. Hope that helps you. God bless.