Sensitivites to BP meds
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 23 2009
Q: What combination of BP meds do you recommend for African-American women who are sensitive to BP meds, yet do not respond well to them? I had to stop Lisinopril because it made me cough, BP remained hign on HCTZ and Atenolol, Norvasc worked for a short time, also have pitting edema from my calves to my ankles.
A: Your drug sensitivities make you more difficult to treat. If you are not already seeing a physician who specializes in the treatment of high blood pressure, you should ask your doctor for a referral. Another consideration to help you obtain better control would be use of the RESPeRATE. It has no side effects and does not interact with any blood pressure drugs.
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Mar 26, 2009 - 05:03:03I am on AMLODIPINE-BENAZEPRIL 5-20 MG/generic for: LOTREL. I have a problem that when I take this med, it makes me go to the bathroom every 4-6 mins. Is this normal? Should I request a change of meds from my docs? My work has been slow so I heard about a company that runs test on people with high B/P. Do you think that I need to worry about them causing my body harm without me knowing? Thank you for your time. I will be waiting on your reply.
Yes, let your doctor know that you are having problems with your medication. Since you are being treated by a physician for your blood pressure, it is safe to assume that appropriate testing has already been performed. If you are unsure, ask your doctor at the same time you are discussing your frequent urination side effect.