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Q: Has anyone tried a blood pressure medication with only few side effects? My mums on Avapro.?
My mum has also tried tenormin and it really messed her up in the head, but the Avapro gives her really bad bloating in the stomache and cramps. She realizes all medications are going to have some side effects but she has to be on them to keep her alive and just wants to find one thats not too bad on the side effects. Any info anyone could give me would be a great help.
A: You said it yourself.
Every BP medication has potential side effects.
Avapro (ARB-class) and tenormin (betalocker) are perfectly good medicatons. I’m sorry to hear that your mother is one of those few people who do not tolerate them.
She should inform her physician about the side effects. I’m sure her physician will offer her an alternative, perhaps from a different class, based on her health history.
Please note that I did not recommend a specific medication. That would be inappropriate because I do not know your mother’s history and have never examined her. Only her physician can do this.
Q: Does the hypertension medication “Norvasc” have diuretic properties? Or should a diuretic be taken separately?
I had previously been prescribed Avapro and taken a separate diuretic.
A: no, norvasc does not have diuretic properties.
Q: What are the risks of getting pregnant with Moderate Congestive heart Failure?
I am 31 and had a heart condtion that has turned into congestive heart failure. I have no children, and have been put on Coreg (heart medication) and Avapro (to dialate my blood vessels and lower my blood pressure) if we can get my heart stronger my husband wants me to try to have our own child, but i think its to risky. I have an ejection fraction right now of 35% and BNP of 465 currently. Any advise? I think its to much of a risk for my heart…i would love to hear from anyone.
A: Please, please, please talk this over with your cardiologist. The risk depends on the cause of your cardiomyopathy and noone on Yahoo has enough information on your condition to advise you properly. In fact, depending on the type of cardiomyopathy you have, pregnancy could kill you. And you should absolutely not become pregnant on avapro. Talk to your doctor. And good luck.
Q: Should I take this HBP medication, Propranolol?
Normally, this wouldn’t be an issue. However, this is the third med the same doctor has given to me that has cautions/warnings because of my other conditions. I stopped taking the other two after they caused “problems” with the other conditions. This current med is a Beta Blocker which is not supposed to be stopped abruptly. I did tell the doctor that I read that I could only be given an ARB such as Avapro, or Ace Inhibitors. However, she ignored me.
On the info sheet from the pharmacy, it says, ” Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have …uncontrolled heart failure or Raynaud Syndrome.” I have both and my heart failure is treated with an Ace Inhibitor. I’m taking the max dose and my HR is still over 100 BPM and my BP is still high. HBP is the cause of the heart failure. So what should I do?
A: visit an expert and get a second opinion, proponalol is not suitable for you
Q: High Blood pressure meds. Should I switch to generic?
I am currently taking Avapro for High blood pressure due to PKD(Polycystic Kidney Disease) but this medication is expensive ($70) and not covered by my insurance. Should I switch to a cheaper generic? I’ve read that Avapro is good for people with kidney problems. should I switch anyway?
A: Hi yes I would change to the cheaper generic medication as well. I would also go to this website the information there maybe of some help to you as well.
Q: What is going on with my body? Please help.?
I am 31, and i have congestive heart failure (born with heart problems). But within the last year i have noticed that alot of my hair has been falling out and all the sudden my I am finding strands of hair that are white and in 6 months i have lost about 10 lbs….(not trying to diet). The front part of my hair line is really thinning out. Its hard for me to figure this out…. but the summer of 2005 i had pneunioma, summer 2006 i fell into congestive heart failure and my doctor changed my medication from ternornmin, to coreg, avapro, and HCTZ (my heart is getting better on the new meds). I’m hoping this is because of the medication, but again i have not been to the OBG in a couple of years. So I am afraid it could be ovarian cancer or something……has anyone ever had lower back pain, hair thining out an turning white, and weightloss???? Any clue as to what this might be???? i would appreacite any advise here….
A: ACTUALLY…
sounds like your thyroid may be off. I would go get your TSH and thyroid hormone levels checked, because that’s where my money is; I bet you are hyperthyroid, and with a heart problem, that can be a big issue if you don’t get it treated.
You should go see your doc ASAP, because one of the side effects of hyperthyroidism is increased metabolic rate, which could do bad things to your heart.
Good luck, hope that helps (it is just one of many possibilities — someone with your past medical history knows you should be seeing a doctor anyway, right?),
-Julie
Q: What medications are safe for High Blood pressure during Pregnancy? I just m/c and bp was 184/105 on mds.?
I had High Blood pressure and still continue to wit varied readings of 155/108 to 188/84 to 190/105 and 184/105 and this was on medication. had high protien in my urine. I am 40 and wasn’t planning the pregnancy – I had a hard time getting into the Doctors office and was without medication for a week since the medication I was on Avapro 300 mg is not safe to use while pregnant. What could have been done to have lowered my blood pressure? This is really scary for me since my blood pressure doesn’t seem to be coming down. I would like to have another baby now that I have lost this one, but I won’t try until my blood pressure is under control. My husband of 15 months has no children and now would like one. I have 2 healthy children that are teenagers and lost 2 now with m/c. I believe both are due to high blood pressure but not sure.
A: The current recommendations:
1) Labetalol
2) Procardia XL (or generic)
Q: On these Medications? What do I do?
Ok here is the story……..I am a diabetic on insulin injections, I take panic disorder medication (Paxil) once a day and I also have high blood pressure (which I take meds for that too, which is Avapro). Last week I got blood work taken and my cholesterol is high. Now I will probably have to meds for that too. 
UGH! I am so sad right now because we have been TTC for a year and we did get preg back in June 07 but ended up in a miscarriage at 6 weeks. OMG…….what am I gonna do?
Do you think my risks are high to conceive? Do you think that I should still TTC? Do you think I can still conceive?
Thank you so much for your answers.
A: ur answer is in ur question itself..Since u said u already got pregnant last year(though ended up in m/c, sorry for that), u had a proof that u can get pregnant again. As far as i know, all these medicines r to build up wht ever abnormality u have. As long as u r controlling them with all these pills, u will be fine dear…Just maintain a health regime and also exercise daily…It is said losing atleast 5-10% of our weight also enhances getting conceived…Dont be low…I too take pills for 2 reasons and TTC….We all hope for the best…Good luck huny
Q: Help – Please – Uncontrollable High Blood Pressure?
Please.Only Professionals Respond. I am diabetic and I am 43 years old.
I am 5′ 10 ‘ and weigh 275 lbs. Yes, I already know this is an issue. I smoke about a pack of cigs a day. Yes, I know this is an issue. I am on Avapro, Hydralizine and Clonodine. My BP is still, on average 170/110. Today, I was 190/140. I know many people with my weight and smoking habits that have BP problems, but they are consistently managing it with medication (That is not my goal. My goal is to drop weight and quit smoking). My question is how do I manage my BP with medication until I can make my lifestyle changes? I do not even need to use medications. Any answers that will allow me to manage my BP, not matter how unorthodox, I will consider. I will consider trying anything that makes sense and is proven. Also,does anyone out there know what BP becomes uncontrollable? When I was 20 years old and in good shape, worked out, no diabetis, I still had high blood pressure. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
A: There is no magic. There ARE 3-4 classes of medications that are used for high BP that you aren’t on.
Talk to your doctor.
Also, look in to bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, etc). Most patient find that their BP and blood sugars are dramatically better. Be sure that the surgeon is very experienced.
Good luck.
Q: Heart Failure, on new meds, now low sex drive? Please help.?
I had a heart condition whcih turned into congestive heart failure I’m only 31. My doctor has me on Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, water pill), Coreg (beta blocker), Avapro (blood pressure med.) and Celebrex (for pain and inflamation). Lately, I don’t feel like I want to be intimate with my husband….I either feel like I have no sexual desire at all, or I’m visually turned on but I’m really dry down there and not really interested in sex at all. Has anyone else experienced this on these medications? Do these meds cause low sex drive? Anyone else on these medications?
A: WOW quite the cocktail of Rx’s there!!!
Yes lack of sex drive in normal!!! Ask ya’ doc’ for another (OMG) RX for that prob’!!! As for the dryness…There are over the counter products like KY Jelly
Really wanna add some spice…Go to a local sex store…Many fun, tasty products…May help more than another RX!!!
Break a leg!!!
Q: Heart Failure, on new meds. and now low sex drive? Please help.?
had a heart condition whcih turned into congestive heart failure I’m only 31. My doctor has me on Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, water pill), Coreg (beta blocker), Avapro (blood pressure med.) and Celebrex (for pain and inflamation). Lately, I don’t feel like I want to be intimate with my husband….I either feel like I have no sexual desire at all, or I’m visually turned on but I’m really dry down there and not really interested in sex at all. Has anyone else experienced this on these medications? Do these meds cause low sex drive? Anyone else on these medications?
A: Hi, I just wanted to let you know you are not alone. At 28 I went into heart Failure Due to having Graves disease. (hyperthyroid) I was also on coreg, lasix, toprel lx. and I was also having problems sexual and emotional.
“How ? Why? Why me? What did I do? My husband? My kids? I was so overwhelmed.
28 and almost dieing can open your eyes. Even thought I am happy to be alive I started suffering from depression. I talked to my doc. and they gave me anti-depressants(of course).
And I talked about it to anyone who would listen Girlfriends, Mom, Sister, Husband,nurses, even strangers on line:)
My advice to you is talk.
Also your body has been threw so much. Just give it time. I am now 32 and my thyroid problems are under control. My sex life is wonderful again, it just took time. My husband is OK, kids, all of it is ok.
It was a true wake up call to what is truly important to me.
There, there everything will be alright.
Q: Help – Please – Uncontrollable High Blood Pressure?
Please.Only Professionals Respond. I am diabetic and I am 43 years old.
I am 5′ 10 ‘ and weigh 275 lbs. Yes, I already know this is an issue. I smoke about a pack of cigs a day. Yes, I know this is an issue. I am on Avapro, Hydralizine and Clonodine. My BP is still, on average 170/110. Today, I was 190/140. I know many people with my weight and smoking habits that have BP problems, but they are consistently managing it with medication (That is not my goal. My goal is to drop weight and quit smoking). My question is how do I manage my BP with medication until I can make my lifestyle changes? I do not even need to use medications. Any answers that will allow me to manage my BP, not matter how unorthodox, I will consider. I will consider trying anything that makes sense and is proven. Also,does anyone out there know what BP becomes uncontrollable? When I was 20 years old and in good shape, worked out, no diabetis, I still had high blood pressure. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
A: Congratulations on recognizing your currently very unhealthy status. If you have not yet had significant complications (stroke, heart attack, kidney failure) with your risk factors, it is most certainly just a matter of time. Therefore, the time to get you back on track is of the essence.
Getting your blood pressure under control is probably the thing you can do most immediately to affect improvement. If you have not already been advised, you need to keep a strict eye on sodium intake – both what you add and what’s already in the food. Generally speaking processed foods will have a lot of hidden salt (who would think pickles have a ton of sodium, for instance?) About 1200mg (or less) is what your daily intake from all sources should be.
Alcohol can have a significant effect, if you drink significantly and with any regularity. Also binge drinking can play a negative role (>4 drinks in any given setting, even if its not regularly) A single glass (4oz) of red wine every day, however, is fine.
You are currently taking an Avapro (angiotension receptor blocker), Hydralazine (vasodilator), and Clonidine (alpha 2 agonist). The other main classes (trade name examples) of blood pressure medications that you are not currently taking include:
1. beta blocker (Bisoprolol or Labetolol)
2. calcium channel blockers (Norvasc)
3. diuretics (Lasix or HCTZ)
4. long-acting nitrates (Imdur)
You could potentially be on any or all of the additional four classes of blood pressure medications in order to achieve adequate blood pressure control. Sometimes these medications are selected or avoided due to other reactions you hope to get/hope to avoid from them – like beta blockers are avoided in asthmatics. Ideally with your other health conditions, your goal should be to have a systolic pressure no higher than 130 – ever.
After being on three agents and still having difficult to control blood pressure, it would be in your best interest to ask for a referral to a cardiologist. These specialists in cardiovascular treatments are accustomed to dealing with especially difficult (blood pressure) cases and are adept at using complex combinations of medications routinely. Additionally a cardiologist will be keeping an eye out for your overall cardiac health – including congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease. He/she might order additional diagnostic testing to evaluate you – including to make sure there is no secondary reason for your high blood pressure.
Finally, with the blood pressures you are experiencing and your body size, I am suspicious for sleep apnea. It can often cause very high, difficult to treat blood pressures. Once treated, the patient’s blood pressure is often much easier to control. In addition to blood pressure there are other health problems sleep apnea can manifest – not the least of which is feeling exhausted all of the time.
The sooner you loose the cigarettes the better – and that could theoretically happen today. Medications and patches can be helpful with some people but many people successfully quit without them. You need to get to a half pack or less. Push off having the next cigarette until you can’t any more, further reducing the amount you are smoking. Pick a day in the future to quit. Tell everyone around you. Mark it on the calendar. Prepare for it. Make a plan for doing something other than smoking when you are wanting a cigarette – chew a carrot stick, suck on a (sugarless) hard candy, go for a walk….something. If you fall off the wagon, get right back on. Most everyone relapse, the people who succeed are the ones who stick with it.
Lastly modifying your lifestyle to include a healthier diet and exercise are more longer term plans but absolutely necessary.
Good luck. I hope this is helpful – your life depends on it.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/treat/bpd_list.htm
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_WhatIs.html
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