Blood Questions (Page 19)

Effexor XR and high blood pressure?

I took Effexor XR for many years..well over ten years. Never took more than 75 mg. Last May I had a bleeding stroke due to high blood pressure. At the time I was taking a blood thinner and drugs like Advil and Aleve which may have contributed to the bleed. Because Effexor XR can and does raise... read more

Can a statin such as atorvastatin cause a rise in blood sugar levels?

Should I take Repatha given the side effects?

I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that. High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition I have... read more

Hydralazine - Can this cause lower GI bleeding (toilet) and upper GI indigestion (burping)?

I started this medication 5 days ago (I've had 9 doses so far). Since then, I've developed bloody diarrhea (stool typical of diarrhea with blood clots, surrounded by enough liquid blood to turn the toilet water bright red). I've also experienced a worsening of GERD symptoms, including burping, and... read more

Anyone feel twitching, pulsing and tingling on losartan?

I started taking losartan 25 mg four months ago. It has kept my blood pressure around 110/77 previously it was around 140/90. Lately I am feeling I very slight twitching on my upper left sinus area. It feels like a rapid pulse (but not in sync with my actual pulse) I am also feeling like I can feel... read more

Is tinnitus from amlodipine reversible?

I took amlodipine for high blood pressure for 18 consecutive days. Stopped them on 4 November as they were giving me issues with brain fog, headaches, joint pain etc. However after two weeks off them I started experiencing tinnitus. Please can you let me know how long does it take for them to leave... read more

Which drug has least side effects, clonidine or nifedipine?

Need to add a third pill to my blood pressure medications. I am now on carvedilol 25 mg 2 x a day and losartan 50 mg 2 x a day now it's way too high when I get up in the morning. I don't know why?

High blood pressure that isn't going down with medication?

I have had high blood pressure for over a year if not longer. Here is the problem. My doctor has put me on Losartan 100mg, I have been taking it for 2 months now with no relief. Presser is running higher after I take it, presser is averaging between 156 to 210 over 94 to 106. I take an Allergy... read more

Anyone experience lethargy or lack of energy while taking Losartan for blood pressure?

Started Losartan for high blood pressure several months ago - no energy, lethargy. About the only time my blood pressure was high at 150/90 is when I am in the doctor's office. At home it is normal.

Paxlovid side-effects blood pressure?

Can Paxlovid cause blood pressure to drop my blood pressure is usually 125/ 78 but for the last 5 hours it has been 95 over 60 should I call a doctor or Hospital

I'm prescribed lisinopril and I take it daily and I'm also prescribed alprazolam but I'm scared.

How long should I wait to take my Xanax after I've stopped taking my blood pressure medicine lisinopril?

When your taking water pills is that for blood pressure or congestive heart failure?

The pill that I take how can I stop congestive heart. Failure

How low does your blood pressure have to be before not taking your atenolol?

My blood pressure went really low. How low before skipping the dose?

When on blood pressure meds, what herbal supplementation for sleep cause possible problems?

I take blood pressure meds (lisinopril and chlorthalidone) & I am looking to take herbals to help me sleep. Can I take Valerian Root, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Chamomile & L-Theanine - with my prescription I currently take with no side affects or concerns? Thanks for any help you can provide.

Does Entresto or Coreg cause low blood pressure or hypotension?

My blood pressure has decreased from normal with medication (117/60) to (100/60) after doctors added more Lasix and Farxiga to my medications secondary to fluid retention in my legs. Is it best for doctors to decrease the Entresto that I’m taking or the Coreg to begin to figure out what’s causing th... read more