Your questions about high blood pressure answered by a board certified doctor. Browse the categories in the left menu.
Q: Is there a link between high blood pressure and thyroid hormone replacement drugs?
A: Yes, with excessive thyroid replacement a person’s blood pressure can go up. This is one of the reasons blood pressure levels are periodically checked on people taking thyroid. Certain foods and...
 (4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: I have been on a Clonidine .2 mg./diem patch for more than a year. I also take Calcitonin-Salmon nasal spray daily for osteoporosis and Synthroid 37 mg daily for hypothyroidism. In the last several months I have experienced extreme fatigue, depression, and paranoia which...
 (6 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: I am 56yr old female who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 9 years ago. I was given 150mg Venlafexine for depression and then about 6 months ago it was increased to 300mg daily. I have a gut feeling that the increase of this drug...
|
(3 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: I have taken Ramiprill 5mg for two years now. Apart from the weight gain I’m ok on it but since i started with this drug i keep having chest infections e.g. bronchitis. Could Ramiprill be causing this?
A: It is possible Ramipril has suppressed your...
|
(3 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: I am taking maintenance medicines for hypertension particularly amlodepine 10mg and Losartan 50 mg. I was advised to take these medicines (the 2) once a day after breakfast. However, another doctor told me that taking these 2 medicines at the same time might make...
|
(12 votes, average: 4.17 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: I have noticed that my blood pressure drops about 15% within 1 hr. after breakfast. Sometimes this drop produces severe weakness (bp 100/50). Is this normal?
A: Any blood pressure change that causes symptoms should be evaluated by your doctor. Since your weakness occurs after eating,...
|
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: My daughter has not been taking her meds for blood pressure. She has an appointment 5-1-12 to get meds. She has been taking organic apple cider vinegar 3 times a day. Keeping it normal. Does she really need meds....
 (32 votes, average: 2.81 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: My BP is about 130/90 and after running for 5kms, it usually drops to 110/70. The more I run, the more it drops. Is this normal? I take Norvasc 5mg 1x/day.
A: The medicine you take, Norvasc, works by relaxing your blood vessels. Consequently it...
|
(17 votes, average: 3.53 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: Are there any long term hazards from taking beta blockers? They seem to keep my bp regulated more than other medications.
A: There is some concern that long term use of beta blockers may increase the risk of getting diabetes. This risk needs to weighed...
|
(18 votes, average: 4.06 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Q: Has anyone who started taking meds for BP ever come off them if their lifestyle change reduces BP?
A: Yes, many people have been successful in controlling their blood pressure with lifestyle changes. Getting down to a normal weight and having a regular...
|
(15 votes, average: 4.07 out of 5) Loading ... |
Read More » Comments » |
Loading ...
