High fluctuating blood pressure with medication
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 03 2008
Q: My blood pressure fluctuates from very high to occasionally normal. I am currently taking Altace, Nifidepine and Avalide. One doctor wants me to add Linisoprel to these drugs. Another doctor says not to mix it with the other drugs. What should I do?
A: Use of Lisinopril with an ACE inhibitor like Altace is not usually recommended. However, your blood pressure needs to get under control. You might want to talk to your doctor about a trial of the RESPeRATE before another drug is added to your treatment plan.
Tags: Altace, Avalide, drug mixing, fluctuating blood pressure, Linisoprel, Nifidepine, Taking BP MedsBP meds affect on sex drive
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 27 2007
Q: Can 5mg of Altace a day affect my sex drive?
A: Blood pressure medications are notorious for having sexual side effects. These include a decreased sex drive, impotence, and difficulty achieving orgasm. According to Gold Standard, Inc. 2007, a decreased sex drive is not listed as an adverse reaction to Altace. However, different people respond differently to medications. You should discuss this with your doctor to see if changing medication improves your situation.
Tags: Altace, medications, orgasm, Sex, sex drive, sexual side effects
