Heart Failure Questions (Page 5)

Medicine - Would ibuprofen likely interact with methamphetamine?

Just looking at risks and side effects of both medications, I think that they probably would be a bad combination. They both raise risk of a heart attack, and Methamphetamine puts stress on blood vessels through constricting them and raising blood pressure while Ibuprofen weakens blood vessels and... read more

Insomnia - What drugs for congestive heart failure/atrial fibrillation interfere with sleep?

Which drugs for congestive heart failure/atrial fibrillation cause insomnia? Drugs I am taking are: Hydralazine HCI Isosorbide Dinitrate Apixaban Clopidogrel Bisulfate Pantobrazole Sodium Atorvastatin Calcium Valsartan Furosemide Bisoprolol Fumarate

Would these drugs cause problems when interacting?

My dad is 74 and has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, they also found a small cyst in his right kidney; liver large and causing stomach to bloat. Dad smoked and drank from the ages of 17 till he was about 70yrs and no longer smokes, drinks very minimally like a short of spirit every... read more

Atrial Fibrillation: The most Commonly Occurring Heartbeat Problem

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 day, but... 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) it's been called Spinal... 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?

I'm on a lot of meds. Can lowering my dose of Lasix help?

Can I get better numbers by lowering my Lasix by 80mg

How does Prolia compare to Boniva? My mom is 83.

She has chronic illnesses CHF, pulmonary obstruction,RA, and now T11 vertebra fracture, Dr recently prescribed Prolia waiting on approval at this time but reviews of drug are scaring me please help She was on Boniva years ago

Drug interactions between lisinopril and steroids?

Is taking a steroid and lisinopril blood pressure meds not recommended?

Does Entresto interact with GasX?

I just started treatment with Entresto 24mg-26mg for diastolic heart failure. I also have digestive problems. I get occasional bloating for which I take 2 GasX chewable tablets.

Heart skips every third beat?

Is there a drug that the dr can prescribe to make my heart stop skipping every 3rd or 4th beat? I have high blood pressure of any ware from 98-115 over 160-230 and take Diltiazem 240Mg and lisinopril 40Mg and Carvedilol 6.25 is there a pill for fixing my heart beat?? Thank you John Schuck.