Blood Questions (Page 15)

Stomach Ulcer - Hi. I was dx. with a duodenal ulcer in October after the daily pain I had been?

... experiencing became excruciating and I was admitted into the hospital. I was put on Carafate and Protonix. A couple of weeks ago, I vomited massive amounts of blood and was admitted. I was told that there are three ulcers now. I received blood transfusions and IV Protonix that time and... read more

What about 12.5mg of hydrochlorothiazide? for slight hypertension?

My doctor prescribed it for hypertension, although I am barely in the hypertension category according to my blood pressure readings, which I take on a regular basis. With all that said, I am currently trying to take 12.5mg, instead of the 25mg prescription, and my blood pressure remains in the... read more

After taking amlodipine for 20 years, how long does it take to get out of system?

now living a healthier lifestyle, blood pressure great, I now take only atenolol, and have been slowly weaning off the dreaded 5 mg amlodipine, taking half pill for the last month. I also take calcium, magnesium, vit D3 and K2... thank you. ...

Is it safe to take naproxen and Prednisolone togethet?

I am 61 and have rhumatoid arthritis. I have been prescribed naproxen and Prednisolone. I also take metformin for type 2 diabetes and ramapril for blood pressure. I have a fear of medication

How long should bleeding after misoprostol persist?

I was 8 weeks pregnant so my doctor prescribed Mifeprex and misoprostol orally. I seemed to be doing okay in the beginning. I had cramping, moderate bleeding, and eventually the blood started to slow down. But on the third day after I started treatment the bleeding and cramping has started up... read more

Are there any blood pressure tablets which do not cause swelling of ankles?

I am currently on Doxazosin 4mg. and every night my legs/ankles are slightly swollen. There is no pain or discomfort. They are normal next day. Can you give me definite names of suitable drugs I could ask my doctor about please?

Tresiba - Do you gain weight on this insulin?

I have been diabetic for 31 years in the last couple I have lost all control of my weight and blood sugars so very worried about this being a problem.

I had a eGFR blood test of 56, should I be concerned?

All my other blood tests were in normal range, I'm 36 and otherwise healthy. It was a fasting test, when I looked back on last years results it was 57. I do have high blood pressure.

Metoprolol Succinate ER - does this work right away to lower blood pressure?

need a DOT physical.. right now i am 180 over 91

Can you take nitroglycerin for high blood pressure?

My eye is swollen and my blood vessel burst can I use ibuprofen to reduce the swelling?

I have a bruised eye due to trauma. On day 1 it was just red and brused day 2 the inflammation started. Its day 3 and now the blood vessel in my eye has popped. Can i take ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation? Or is there something else i should take?

Can I take benzonatate with warfarin sod?

I just had my mitral valve replaced with mechanical valve which I have to take a blood thinner pill every day for the rest of my life. I start coughing today, would I harm or damage anything by taking benzonatate?

Carvedilol - What is the best time to take this medication? I take it for high blood pressure,twice?

carvedilol 6.25mg twice a day for high blood pressure best hours to take it are!!!

Will taking clindamycin for a few days interfere with the results of blood tests at the hospital?

The nephrologist knows all the meds I take and this clindamycin was for a painful inflamed finger, have been taking the mycin for 3 days and scheduled for four days more and then no more.

High Blood Pressure - Hi I am taking lisinopril/hctz 20-12.5 and Toprol XL 100 and recently my BP is

... going sky high and they upped my Lisinopril to double the dose still isn't going down much. My weight is good, I exercise and eat healthy. I was wondering if a recent injury I had to my arm/shoulder when using pain pills could have caused this spike? I was on them for quite a while. Approx 5... read more