High Blood Pressure Questions (Page 10)

Patient with high blood pressure, can he/she take normal saline?

Let me add more details in this question: My uncle who suffers of hypertension and diabetes. He was hospitalized for diabetes management. The dr.prescribed 4 liter of Normal saline to be administered in a short time on him. I informed he is hypertensive pt. Is that normal???

High Blood Pressure - What are some signs that perhaps you're taking too much BP medication?

Most people, I'm presuming, are aware how taking too little medication can affect you, but how can you tell (if at all) that you might be taking too much medication? The flipside so to speak. Thank you!

Can I drink a glass of wine when on lisinipril?

If I take lisinipril in the morning around 10, is it ok to have a glass of wine in the evening without having side effects from the drug?

When is your blood pressure high to the point I need to seek medical attention?

Over last 3 days it's been fluctuating. I just woke up again feeling funny and I checked it. It's 150/136. I'm watching it but headache is intense. I've taken 20 mg of Bystolic and 100mg of Sertraline for calmness. I don't feel stressed but I do have alot going on. Just wondering if meds don't work... read more

Benicar HCT - Is it okay to break Benicar 40mg/25mg HCTZ in half? I have been taking half in the?

... morning and half at bedtime seems to work better. Does anyone know if this is okay? I started thinking about it and thought I should ask. I guess I could consult my pharmacist

Do I have to be on Amlodipine 5mg for high blood pressure all my life?

I am 45 year old, afro Caribbean female. My GP has just prescribed me this week Amlodipine 5mg, he said to be taken for the rest of my life. He had been monitoring my blood pressure and it has been high over a period of 2 months. Do I really need to be on these tablets all my life? What would... read more

High Blood Pressure - substitute for amlodipine?

i am taking amlodipine for bp. working ok, but there is swelling on my feet. even when i take water pill. any other substitute for amlodipine. will appreciate.

Spironolactone - Alternative to spiornolactone for hypertension?

As a 63 year old male, I find the side effects of constant breast/nipple pain and growing breast size a deterrent this drug's amazing ability to drop my difficult hypertension. Has anyone had any success in replacing spironolactone with a similar drug or natural treatment without the side effects?

Can I drink energy drinks with my medication?

I take Metoprolol SUCC ER at 50 MG once a day and Amitriptyline HCL at 25 MG once before I go to sleep... Is it safe to drink one energy drink every now and then? (I am fully aware that they aren't that good for you in the first place... )

Propranolol with amlodipine?

Hello. Recently after being admitted to hospital it was discovered that I had an abnormally high BP. I'm 27 years old, and the nurses, doctor and consultant alike uniformally said that they didn't want to prescribe an anti-hypertensive as in most cases the patient is obliged to take the drug for... read more

Is it common to take Adderall with high blood pressure medicine?

I've been prescribed Adderall for some time now and have recently noticed much higher blood pressure readings. I'm seeing my doctor soon for this, but I wanted to see if in the mean time if it is common and safe to take Adderall along with high blood pressure medicine (If I have to go that route).... read more

What drug would be a good replacement for lisinopril?

What is the difference between Xanax and Alprazolam? How are they different?

I have narcolepsy so I take medicines to help keep me awake during the day. I also have anxiety & a couple different as needed prescriptions for that, alprazolam & clonidine (newer script). I rarely take them because they make me even more sleepy & slow than I already am). I have a chance to try... read more

Can I cut 80mg telmisartan in half?

Telmisartan 80 mg is making my blood pressure go very low can I take half of 80mg tablet. No score line. Will cutting pill in half upset my stomach?

If my BP is really low should I stop taking my high BP meds?

I’ve been taking Lisinopril 10mg for high BP for several months but I took my bp and now it was 82/58, so I took it again and it was 96/60. Should I stop taking it altogether or just skip a dose if it’s low and start to monitor it daily?