Hypertension Questions (Page 8)

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

Metoprolol - I have been taking metoprolol for at least 5 yrs. but it no longer seems to work?

For several yrs I took 100 mg/day. BP was very good. I gained about 15 lbs in the last 3 yrs, but this yr my BP went way up. Dr. Increased dose to 200 mg/day, but it has made no difference. I have a Dr. apps in 4 days. But wondering if your body can build a tolerance for metoprolol? Is there some... read more

How long does it take for clonidine to clear your system?

how long does it take for to completely clear your system

Taking 25 mg losartan for 10 years and hair is thinning more during past year?

I am 68 years old and have been on losartan, 25 mg over 10 years. I tolerate the drug well. However I note increased more thinning of my hair top and sides during the past year. It may be genetic (alopecea) but I am wondering if it is also due to the losartan. Hesitant to change medications. Blood... read more

Can taking too much water with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet effect you?

... negatively. I take too much water and feel light headed and running stomach

Accidentally took 10mg Norvasc (amlodipine)

Hi everyone I accidentally took my husband's high blood pressure medication (Norvasc 10mg). I am a bit concerned as I don't have high blood pressure - in fact it's on the low side, last I measured was 98/65. How worried should I be?

What time of day should losartan be taken (one tablet per day)?

Can I take losartan potassium 25mg with phentermine?

I am a 28 year old male, 6’3 300lbs. I am currently taking Losartan 25 MG 1 daily for hypertension. My PCP just prescribed me with phentermine 37.5 MG for weight loss which also raises BP. Is it safe for me to take both medications together ? Should I increase the mg for my losartan?

Amlodipine - how long before body adjusts to amlodipine?

I've been on this for 1 month now and I feel awful. So tired, dizzy, brain fog. I am also on larsarton 100mg. Altenol 25mg twice daily.

I ran out of my hctz, can I take a lisinopril?

I take htctz for high BP. I forgot to get it refilled. My husband takes lisinopril. Can I take 1 of his until I can get mine filled?

Are there any interactions between amlodipine and gabapentin?

How long for ankle/foot swelling to subside?

Stopped amlodipine 3 weeks ago. Swelling still severe and gets worse when I spend time on my feet. Doc said it could take months to subside! How long did it take for your swelling to go away? Did anything in particular help? Thx.

How long does it take for metoprolol succinate ER to start lowering your heart rate?

I took it 3 hours ago and my heart rate is still the same. I am a 43 female. My heart rate has been between 95 to 160. I had been taking 25mg and just moved up to 50mg.

I have a question, I'm hoping someone can answer. I've been on the blood pressure medication HCTZ...

... for 9 months, a month ago I started getting tiny red spots on my hands, legs and feet. Then my skin started peeling. Then heart palps started, completely out of the blue. Could this be an allergic reaction after being on this med for all these months? I have an appointment with my doctor this... read more

How much water should I be drinking on spironolactone?

Hello all. I'm a lifelong avid water drinker, and was recently prescribed spironolactone for both hirsutism and hypertension. I know the extra urination is good, because that's also removing the sodium from my body. But I'm tempted to drink more water to prevent dehydration. If I drink extra water,... read more