Insomnia, Tylenol PM and meds
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 02 2009
Q: Since the doctors put me on HBP medication I have had Insomnia which has continued to get worse. This insomnia causes depression which sometimes leads to suicide thoughts. I have tried everything which works sometimes. Recently I began taking 2 Tylenol PM with my herbs. Will Tylenol PM interact with my blood pressure medicine Diltiazem and Beta Blocker?
A: Although interaction with Tylenol PM is not a problem with your blood pressure drugs, you also mention taking herbs. Your herbs certainly could be interacting with your blood pressure medicines. Alert your doctor to your supplements. Also, you should discuss both your insomnia and depression. Tylenol PM was not meant to be taken every night. For a list of warnings about Tylenolol PM click here.
Tags: beta blocker, blood pressure drugs, blood pressure medicine, depression, diltiazem, herbs, Sleep & Sleep Apnea, Supplements, Supplements, Taking BP Meds, Tylenol, tylenol pmTiazac (Diltiazem) and dizziness
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jun 09 2009
Q: I take diovan and tiazac and I get dizzy when I walk up hill. This only happened when I started those drugs. Any connection?
A: The drug Tiazac, also known as Diltiazem, can slow your heart rate. This slowing may result in dizziness with exercise as your heart can’t beat fast enough to provide the extra oxygen needed for the activity. You should discuss this with your doctor.
Tags: diltiazem, Diovan, Dizziness, heart rate, Taking BP Meds, tiazac
