Pressure Questions (Page 4)

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

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

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 that route).... 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?

The more antihypertensive prescribe the more out of control my high blood pressure becomes. Why?

I am on amlodipine 20mg, lisinopril 40 mg, metoprolol succinate 50 mg and instead of blood pressure stabilizing it is swinging even more wildly out of control. The doctor keeps adding more antihypertensive with increasing side effects. I know this is not helping me. I do not know what to do. I... 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?

Is escitalopram safe for seniors 65 and up?

I a m a 68 year old male suffering from high blood pressure, anxiety and stress some depression. I have read a lot of reviews on this site. Does not mention elderly. Thank you

Questions about two medications?

My question is can you take blood pressure medication Lisinopril 5 mg in the morning then propranolol 10 mg a few hours after for anxiety

Is it possible that Cymbalta would cause my blood pressure to go up?

I'm on Cymbalta for back pain and I'm not really sure it's doing anything. But I've noticed an increase in my blood pressure and wonder if Cymbalta might be part of the reason?

Looking for some advice which is the best blood pressure medication to take along with buspirone?

I'm wondering what is the best blood pressure medication to take when I'm taking buspirone 10 mg for inside a disorders I told that lisinopril interacts with buspirone 10 mg so hopefully someone could give me some answers and I could talk to my physician about this too many side effects at the... read more

Should I be Concerned about Prediabetes?