Antacids and blood pressure medication
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 19 2009
Q: Can you take an antacid such as prevacol while taking blood pressure medicine?
A: Prevachol is a cholesterol lowering drug, not an antacid. Prevacid is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), not an antacid. Antacids neutralize stomach acids while a PPI blocks their release. Prevacid does not interact with most blood pressure drugs. Recommended amounts of antacids, such as Tums or Rolaids, usually aren’t a problem with blood pressure medication. It is best to double-check with your pharmacist or doctor about an interaction with your specific drugs.
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 23 2009
Q: I am taking Metapur AM 10mg and Ecosprin gold for about one and a half years and my BP is in control. But I am facing a problem with farting resulting in lot of embarrassment. Please advise me if this problem is because of the above medication and what can I do?
A: Ecosprin gold is a drug used to prevent clot formation. It helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. One of the side effects of the drug is increased gas. You should discuss with your doctor, changing how you take your medicine. Sometimes changing the time of day and taking your medicine with food can help with this problem.
Tags: clot formation, Ecosprin gold, farting, flatulence, heart attacks, Medication Interactions, Misc, side effect, side effectsSeroquel and hypertension
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jun 22 2009
Q: Does a relationship exist between Seroquel and hypertension? Does Seroquel have any noted adverse reaction with the kidneys?
A: Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication. This type of drug can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome. With this syndrome you can have elevated blood pressure and kidney failure. For more information about this syndrome click here.
Tags: adverse reaction, antipsychotic medication, blood pressure, hypertension, kidney failure, Medical Conditions, Medication Interactions, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, seroquelInsomnia meds and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 21 2009
Q: Can you recommend a sleeping product that won’t interact with my blood presure medicine and cause my BP to go up? My doctor said to take Benadryl but it made my BP go up 6 points and didn’t do my prostate any good.
A: Good sleep hygiene is the best way to get a good night’s rest without medication. For tips, click here. Prescription sleeping pills are available that don’t cause an elevation of blood pressure. Discuss this further with your doctor.
Tags: Benadryl, blood pressure, blood presure, good sleep, insomnia, Medication Interactions, prescription sleeping pills, sleep hygieneLotrel and supplements
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 10 2009
Q: I take Lotrel 10/40 and would like to take some supplements like fish oil or Co-enzyme Q. Are there any supplements I shouldn’t take with Lotrel?
A: Gold Standard, a professional drug reference, does not show an interaction between Lotrel with fish oil or with Co-enzyme Q. However, you should always discuss use of supplements with your doctor. Many have not been proven to have a medical advantage and are a waste of money. The supplements St John’s Wort, Yohimbine, Hawthorn, Ginkgo, Ma Huang, and Ginseng are known to interact with Lotrel and shouldn’t be taken.
Tags: co enzyme Q, drug reference, fish oil, ginkgo, ginseng, gold standard, Hawthorn, lotrel, Medication Interactions, st john s wort, Supplements, yohimbineDiet pills and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 10 2009
Q: Is there a diet pill that really works that I can take with my high blood pressure?
A: Xenical, also known as Orlistat and Alli helps people lose weight by blocking the absorption of fat. Is does not elevate blood pressure or interact with most blood pressure medications. It can have unpleasant side effects but does really work. Personally, I feel it is smarter to eat healthy and count calories. When you eat fewer calories than you burn off, you lose weight.
Tags: blood pressure medications, count calories, diet pill, diet pills, high blood pressure, Medication Interactions, orlistat, unpleasant side effects, weight diet, xenicalAtripla and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 08 2009
Q: Do you know if there’s a relationship between using Atripla and increased hypertension? Obviously, I am HIV+ and am on several meds for hypertension.
A: I am unaware of a clinical study showing that use of Atripla causes high blood pressure. However use of HAART for HIV has been associated with hypertension. The same classes of drugs found in Atripla are used with HAART so a relationship is possible. To see a discussion of HAART and hypertension, click here.
Tags: atripla, classes of drugs, haart, high blood pressure, hiv, hypertension, Medication InteractionsBeta blockers and psoriasis
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 19 2009
Q: Does taking beta blockers to lower BP cause or aggravate psoriasis?
A: Yes, taking beta blockers can make psoriasis worse. You need to tell your doctor that you are experiencing problems. This is a known side effect of this type of medication.
Tags: beta blockers, medication, Medication Interactions, psoriasis, side effectBlood pressure and decongenstants
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 19 2009
Q: I’ve been congested (seasonal allergies) since March of 08 and was diagnosed with high blood pressure in June. I am taking enlapril hctz 5-12.5. I really want to take decongestants but I’m not due to high BP. Antibiotics and prednisone did not help. My allergist does not know what to do, What do you suggest?
A: Treatment of chronic nasal congestion is difficult in sufferers of hypertension because decongestants elevate blood pressure. Steam, nasal irrigation and Breathe Right strips (click here for a discount coupon) can offer relief without side effects.
Tags: chronic nasal congestion, enlapril, hctz, high blood pressure, Medication Interactions, nasal irrigation, prednisone, seasonal allergiesAce inhibitors and dry cough
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 11 2009
Q: My doctor gave me a prescription for lisinopril-hctz 20-25 mg for my blood pressure. Since I have been taking them I have developed a dry cough all day. I was not coughing like this before and I do not have a cold. Is this a side effect?
A: ACE inhibitors, such as Linsinopril, can cause a dry cough. It is likely that you are experiencing a side effect of your medication. Report this to your doctor.
Tags: ACE inhibitors, cough, lisinopril hctz, Medication Interactions, side effect
