Heart Failure Questions (Page 4)

How do I taper off sulfasalazine? I am taking potassium as I also take lasix, terrible side effects

I have bruising, sores in my mouth, light sensitivity, high blood glucose, and blood pressure now. My PCP gave it to me for aid with my pain and ailing digestive system. After my a very bad blood infection from a colonoscopy things have been out of control. I have systemic scleroderma with... read more

What are alternate options for Amiodarone?

Have CHF and dr prescribed Amiodarone but I have side effects and looking for alternate drug to replace Amiodarone

Metoprolol Succinate ER causing worse mental issues ?

In March I had Total knee replacement which caused major congestive heart failure. After 3 stents, I've been taking 50 mg of this med. l haven't felt the same mentally since knee surgery, and now I am desperate and scared. The depression I've always suffered is now beyond unbearable,... read more

What's wrong with me? Everytime I make a certain move it hurts.

When I push in my right side it hurts? I have a sharp dull aching pain in the upper middle part of my back that radiated to my upper right side down to my lower side in my stomach. What's going on? I have congested heart failure,HBp,type 2 diabetic, high cholesterol, and had a complete... read more

Is Eliquis truly superior to Coumadin in performance?

My husband has been diagnosed with A- fib. He is currently taking daily baby ASA 11 years post CABG after an MI and valve repair that has left him with CHF. Dr just prescribed Eliquis 5 mg prior to cardioversion planned for one month from now. The cost is staggering. We don't know if he will... read more

Donepezil - Where do I find help for my parents?

My mom has major health issues. She has COPD, CHF, diabetes, Stage IV renal disease, and in 2021 she fell and broke her leg, which gives her a slew of problems. She can't walk from the living room to the kitchen without being out of breath. Then there is my dad. He has been seeing... read more

When your taking water pills is that for blood pressure or congestive heart failure?

The pill that I take how can I stop congestive heart. Failure

Can I cut my pitavastatin pill in half?

I have 4mg pitavastatin pills. Can I cut a tablet in half to make 2mg?

Can Farxiga cause drop in already low blood pressure?

Can Farxiga contribute to worsening of low blood pressure (currently around 95/65), whilst also taking Candesartan and Nebivolol? I have been prescribed 10mg of Farxiga (dapagliflozin) for heart failure with moderate ejection fraction of 42%, but have no symptoms of HF, and generally healthy and... read more

Mrs. Carleton has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Her physician orders digoxin 0.25?

mg, two tablets stat and then one tablet daily. 1. Mrs. Carleton asks why she needs to take two tablets now but will only take one daily after that. What is your response? 2. Mrs. Carleton wants to know how digoxin will help her heart. What do you tell her?

Is there a natural substitute for lisinopril? My lip and face were swollen when I used it?

What could be causing the pain in my fingernails?

For the past couple of weeks, I wake up and notice pain in one or two of my fingernails. It's only really noticeable when I apply pressure to the top of my fingernail or on my finger under the nail. I don't see any bruising or discoloration and the pain usually goes away by the end of the... read more

The difference between spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease?

In addition to copd and congestive heart failure, I'm missing the bottom two disks in my back - I've seen the pics, they've degenerated to pretty much nothing. So, depending on which doctor I'm speaking with (primary care, orthopedic surgeon, pain care dr, pain care NP)... read more

Can dill pickles be causing my potassium to get too low?

My husband is in heart failure. After a 7 day in hospital he received a defibralator/pacemaker combo. Normally an in and out procedure. We are still here as his phosphorus and potassium levels keep depleting. He is craving the old style brine dill pickles and friends and family have persuaded me to... read more

Entresto - Can pill be split in half?