Uncontrolled BP on many meds
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 19 2009
Q: I was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2003. I tried Clonidine, Accupril and got rebound hypertension and impaired Kidney function. I am currently on the following medications - Tekturna 150 mg x2, Terazosin 10 mg x6, Labetalol x1, Guanfacine, x3, Hydralazine 10 MG x2. My BP now stays high. Can these meds be having an interaction issue, or just too much medicine? Can any of them cause rebound hypertension and make my BP worse? I just ordered the RESPeRATE Machine to see if that will help. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
A: The more medications you take, the more likely you are to have an interaction of some kind. For a good discussion on interactions, click here. The drugs you are taking for your blood pressure are all in different classes of medication and should work together to lower your pressure. Clearly you are having problems. You should show your blood pressure readings to your doctor and discuss your concerns. Rebound hypertension can occur if you stop your drugs or aren’t taking them as prescribed.
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 04 2009
Q: Is there any evidence that blood pressure medication can cause or exacerbate neuropathy in the extremities of the limbs?
A: Although the development of a neuropathy is more commonly seen with chemotherapy for cancer, a few blood pressure medicines also can result in the development or worsening of a peripheral neuropathy. For example, the older vasodilating agent, hydralazine (Apresoline) can cause neuropathy.
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