Pressure Questions (Page 3)

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???

Barrett's Esophagus - Can Barretts produce pain in the right side and around to the back? I don't?

... feel the heartburn so often stated, but experience this side pain/spasms, sharp pain that extends up from the low back along the shoulder blade, as well as a sensation of pressure pushing through my back, behind myhiatal hernia

Does anyone have shortness of breath blamed on the high blood pressure medication lisinopril?

How long will a cortisone injection affect my blood pressure?

I have high blood pressure. Five days ago I was given a cortisone injection for a Baker's cyst in my left knee. Since then my blood pressure reading have been running higher than normal. How long before I can expect my blood pressure to return to a more normal reading?

High Blood Pressure - I started having severe leg and foot cramps about 10 days after I started...

... my BP medication. At first it was only in the evening, and now it is 24/7 of constant cramping of every muscle below my knees! I've tried several medications, losartan, metoprolol, and lisinopril. Once I go off the medication, the cramping immediately stops. My doctor does not believe it... read more

Can cephalexin raise your blood pressure?

I have been taking this drug now for three days 500mg twice a day. I have noticed that my blood pressure is running higher than normal 145/85. I do take BP meds. I wonder if this med is causing this.

Does prednisone elevate blood pressure?

I take 5 mg prednisone per day. This week the doctor has prescribed mega doses for a condition. My blood pressure is elevated. 166/90. I am 85 year old female

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... read more

Can I have high blood pressure from Plaquenil?

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

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

My blood pressure significantly spikes when I go to the dentist?

I recently went to the dentist with an abscess tooth. They gave me antibiotics and said to make an appointment to extract the tooth when I have finished the antibiotics. The problem tho is that I have a lot (and I am probably a bit extreme here) anxiety. My blood pressure always spikes... 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... read more

Can I take levothyroxine at the same time as other medications?

I take medications for acid reflux and blood pressure that must be taken on an empty stomach, so I take them all together 30 minutes before breakfast, which is exactly how levothyroxine is supposed to be taken. Is there any issue with taking levothyroxine at the same time as other medications 30... 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?