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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!
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
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?
Propranolol - Inderal: Long Term Use Effects?
I am considering starting inderal for my anxiety/occasional panic, but as an educated consumer, I would like to know about the long term effects of others' who have taken it. Can you share your experience... what you may know? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
What well help with white coat hypertension?
My blood pressure gets really high when I go to the dr. I Hate to go cause Im afraid that it will get to high. I have been told that I should take a Xanax before i go in. Does anyone have any info on what will help? thanks and God bless
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
Weight gain with losartan/htc 50-12.5?
I was on valsartan 50-12.5 for years but due to recent recall my doctor put me on losartan/htc 50-12.5 for my hypertension. I have always weighed between 189 and 192 year round for at least past ten years but, in past 10 days I've gained 7 or 8 lbs. I weighed tonight and it was 199.6. Ive not... 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?
Can you take amlodipine 10mg and losartan 100mg both in the morning?
I take the losartan in morning and amlodipine at bedtime currently
Does Lisinopril side effects ever subside?
I am a 43 year old male with no other health problems besides hypertension. No known allergies no alcohol no drugs. I recently started Lisinopril 10mg daily for my hypertension. About a week into it I developed a scratchy cough. Did a little research found it to be a common problem. I could deal... read more
Blood pressure medication?
I'm 25 and I have severe health anxiety. I was recently diagnosed with hypertension and I was prescribed lisinopril but am super scared to take it. I guess what I'm asking is if this medication is safe or if it going to cause serious harm?
Two doses of propranolol same time?
What do I do if I accidentally took two 10 mg of propranolol within 5 minutes of each other when I’m taking one 10 mg twice daily. Usually take one at 930 am then another at 930 pm. I accidentally took two at 930pm.
Drinking Alcohol on Norvasc- ok in moderation?
I have been on Norvasc for 4 years on 5mg. is it safe to consume alcohol in moderation? I don't get any side effects from the medication but i would love a drink every now and then.
I am taking amlodipine for mild hypertension. Should I take it at night or morning?
When I first started the med, my pressure dropped considerably. After getting what I thought was too low, I stopped the med for 5 days. Then noticed a slight increase so I started back. It has not gone down to that level again. In fact, it is higher than I would like it to be. Does it matter when... read more
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