Hypertension Questions (Page 8)

What is the difference between atenolol and lisinopril?

Im suppose to take 50mg 1x day I'm out and can't afford to get it my husband takes lisinopril/hctz 20/12.5mg can I take his?

Can lisinapril 20 mg be cut in half for a 10 mg dose or is a new RX required for 10 mg?

Is valsartan a betablocker ? is valsartan ACE inhibitor ?

Beta Blockers and Ace Inhibitors cause Erectile dysfunction. If so then what are the other alternative medications to take for hypertension, that do not cause Erectile dysfunction. ?

What labs should I have checked when taking Lisinopril for high blood pressure?

What routine labs test are recommended when taking lisinopril?

What causes sudden increase In blood pressure, systolic & diastolic?

My husband is on lisinopril every day with a usual BP of 125/68. He is tonight having 2 readings over an hour apart of 176/75 & 292/121 & 212/89. He took an extra lisinopril after his 2nd reading & diastolic came down, but systolic went up. He has made a call to his dr. & we are now... read more

High Blood Pressure - Yesterday day I checked my blood pressure found 154 high. My doctor told me?

... take indapamide.but still I'm not take it .what is best Madicen for my case to monitor my blood pressure? Chech my drugs list

Does irbesartan cause leg/ankle swelling?

I've been on irbesartan (150 mg in the morning and 150 mg at bedtime) for about two months now and have been unable to diminish my leg/ankle swelling despite taking lasix (40 mg) and now hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg for the past week). I've also been on digoxin (125 mcg.), metoprolol... read more

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?

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.