Dangerous Blood Pressure

71 yrs old with 5days old fever ## Is the relevant person on any medications? How high is the fever? Is the patient showing any symptoms, which the NIH lists as possibly including nausea, dizziness, or fainting? While these numbers are slightly low, they are not usually dangerous, the main concern is if someone is experiencing dangerous symptoms.

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My mother had a pacemaker installed 2-3 years ago. She complains that Benacal (it's supposed to keep fluids out) makes her blood pressure drop down too much (dystolic) or else it is dangerously high. Are there alternative medications? Her doctors don't seem to be helping. ## My father has pacemaker since last 10 years . His pacemaker had stopped suddenly at 2am . He had taken beta vert 16 at 10pm . Is that medicine responsible for the accident ? Please reply he is in hospital

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I have been on losartan 100mg od, lisinopril 20mg od, bystolic 10mg plus triamt/HCTZ tab 37/5/25 od for a few years to bring my blood pressure down which it did to between 130/88-140/90 but now it is back up to 190/90-200/100. The lisinopril and bystolic was increased too, but with no real effect; and today minoxidil 10mg was added od. Am I taking too much meds? What about drug interactions? ## Hello, Pat! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. No, multiple medications like this are often prescribed, when someone has dangerously high blood pressure and need to bring it down safely as fast as possible and I din't find any interactions or problems listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. The FDA classifies Minoxidil as an a...

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I been taking losartan Hctz 100-25 daily for many years I excersize eat well. About 2 months ago this briefly happened for about a week.. Now again and it's bothersome. My readings are high 184/104 after sitting on couch. Palpitations sitting lying down.Feel better when outside fir some reason Seems to go into my throat also. I do have a goiter on thyroid/voice box. Very tired. Thought maybe from house, windows closed , pellet stove.. ## Are there any other significant changes that you can remember around the times this happens? Such as eating differently, drinking more liquids, sleeping badly, forgetting a dose of medication, not being active or etc? The 184/104 has the potential to be dangerous and you should consult your doctor. You may need to switch medications. The FDA lists t...

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I'm a female, age 81, and for a few days my blood pressure got high (200/120). What can I do about this immediately? ## Those numbers can be very dangerous, you could suffer a heart attack or stroke, according to the NIH. You need to see a doctor immediately, so they can evaluate you and prescribe an appropriate medication, if they feel one, or more, are necessary. Are you currently taking any medications regularly? How often has your blood pressure been this high? Do you have any diagnosed medical conditions?

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is it ok to be taking 10 mg lisinopril 10 mg amlodipine for blood pressure and just prescribed 240 propranolol for migraines ## Hi dolores, There is actually an interaction between the three of these medications. I wouldn't necessarily call it dangerous if you're taking each medication as directed by your doctor, but just for your information, the interactions state the following: Applies to Propranolol and Amlodipine: "MONITOR: Additive reductions in heart rate, cardiac conduction, and cardiac contractility may occur when calcium channel blockers are used concomitantly with beta blockers, particularly in patients with ventricular or conduction abnormalities. While this combination may be useful and effective in some situations, potentially serious cardiovascular adverse eff...

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I was wanting to know if I can take just regular bayer asprin for my high blood pressure. I'm trying to stay away from doctors how many a day I'm 47. Mine ranges between 170/85 please let me KNOW I don't take any prescription drugs at all. So it would only be asprin white regular. ## No, Aspirin can act as a thinner, but it will not lower bp by itself, according to FDA reports. Some people can lower theirs by diet, and exercise, but the problem here is that you are reaching dangerous levels, you are at risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure. Even if you don't like taking prescription medications, it might be best to take one, for awhile, until you get things under control, then slowly convert to diet and exercise, as your doctor directs....

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I start a new job that is very phsical and cold. I have been advised to use the epsom salt and soak in a tub of water for 15 minutes. i am taking 20mg of lisnopril once a day, will I be O.K. ## hey, i tried this last year for arthritis, and my blood pressure shot up to dangerous levels...also causes dehdyration, its great for people with normal blood pressure, but i would look for an alternative as salts and blood pressure dont mix. try some oils or muscle rubs. ## It really depends on how much you use, and if your doctor approves. Many people do not absorb enough of it to cause an issue, but we are all different, so some people might absorb more of it, and some people are more sensitive to various salts/sodium forms. For instance, I have high blood pressure, and my cardiologist okayed ...

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What would be the best medicine for someone with very low bloodpressure ## Hello, Sam! How are you? There is no specific medication that is best for everyone that may have low blood pressure, it depends on what's causing it, what symptoms they are having if any, their overall health, other medications they may be taking and etc. as explained by the NIH. The biggest issue would be if the low blood pressure is causing symptoms, such as fainting, dizziness and etc., or it is due to some underlying medical condition that requires treatment. If there are no dangerous symptoms and if it is just natural for the person to be low, then no treatment may be necessary. However, if they are having problems, correcting the underlying condition that's causing it, if there is one, such as dehyd...

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I have been given Atenolol 100MG and Lisin/HCTZ 20-12.5 by one doctor and Nifedipine 60MG ER by a cardiologist and told to take all three drugs for high blood pressure. Is this normal to take 3 different medications? I'm feeling very tired all the time. ## Yes, if you had particularly high blood pressure that needs to be brought down fast, then having multiple drugs prescribed is completely normal, due to the fact that it is far too dangerous to leave it high. The tiredness you are feeling could be due to two reasons, the first could be side effects of the medications, which should taper off as your body adjusts to them. The second can be due to the blood pressure lowering, since your body is used to running at a higher level. Are you checking your BP regularly?

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I forgot if I took my blood pressure medicine this morning. I take 20 mg of enalapril maleate in the morning every day. If I don't take it today will it hurt me or if I take a double dose will it hurt me? ## Hello, Linda! How are you? What did you decide to do? For future reference, unless your doctor specifies otherwise, it is generally more risky to skip a dose, since that creates the risk of your developing rebound high blood pressure and elevated heart rate, which could reach dangerous levels that create the risk of heart attack, or stroke, according to the NIH. Taking a double dose just once is usually not as dangerous, since it will generally only results in your experiencing more side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and lower blood pressure....

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what would be natural ways to control bp- ## What are you current blood pressure levels? They need to be taken into account, because if it's too high, then you should use the medication(s) your doctor wants you to take to bring it down as fast as possible. They can always be adjusted later, if you use natural remedies that are successful and it starts getting a bit too low. And I want to stress that it is very important that you not stop any such medications, without your doctors approval. Stopping them abruptly causes the risk of your developing rebound hypertension, which can result in dangerously elevated blood pressure and heart rate. My cardio nurse practitioner is a big advocate of natural remedies and always tells me to try them, if they lower it too much, she'd rather we...

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I am taking Olmezest Ch 20 in the morning and Atorfit cv10 at night; moreover I also take a urimax D daily. Very recently my blood pressure has been fluctuating. Sometimes it goes to 100/55 or 100/60. Should I reduce the dose to Olmezest Ch 10? ## Are you experiencing any symptoms, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, or drowsiness? As reported by the NIH, those levels aren't dangerous, unless they are causing such symptoms. Is this the only medication you are currently taking? Have you consulted your doctor? They are the only person who could give you a definitive answer.

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my doctors prescription is has follows AMIODPINE 5MG,BENDROFUMETHIAZIDE 2.5 CANDESARTAN 8MG, HALF INDERAL LA 80MG, ## Hello, Doris! How are you? I understand your concern, many people worry, when they are prescribed multiple medications. However, the relevant question is, while taking them, what are your blood pressure levels and your heart rate? And how high was your blood pressure before taking them? If someone's blood pressure is dangerously high, they are often prescribe multiple medications to bring it down safely as fast as possible to get them out of danger. Then once they are stable at a lower blood pressure level, medications can be stopped or changed, as needed.

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My 88 yr. old dad has always had low blood pressure. Since a recent apendectomy, his ankles now swell, but blood pressure remains low at 90/58. Is there a drug that will only decrease his fluid retention? ## Hi Cher, I'm having trouble finding Diuretic medications that don't have the possibility of lowering blood pressure. However, I've posted a link below that gives some information about fluid retention and how to treat it naturally. wikihow.com/Treat-Fluid-Retention I hope this info helps! ## It would be dangerous to decrease fluid with low blood pressure. Theres a problem with his circulatory system and you should check for swelling or redness which is a sign of a blood clot. If you reduce water in low blood pressure it will cause fainting.

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Took my last pill from 6 day pack. Question I have is I have had perfect blood pressure until I started this medicine. Now my blood pressure is very high and my heart rate is elevated also. Which this is not normal for me. How long after you finish with this medication will the blood pressure go back to normal and the headache will go away? Thr medicine took care of the inflammation in my knee my all of the side effects I had. I will never take it again. ## Hello, Tammy! How are you? I can take a week or so for the side effects to taper off, however, how high is your blood pressure? If it is dangerously high, then you may need medical treatment in the meantime to keep yourself out of danger.

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My mother has a very low morning blood pressure 90-100/55-60. During the day and up to the afternoon her blood pressure raises to 150/90. She was prescribed Micardis HCT 40 mg. We are very concerned to give her this medication when her blood pressure is low as 100/60. Should we wait for the blood pressure to raise to over 120 and then to give a medication. Or the medication should be taken in the morning regardless on the morninf blood pressure. ## Hi, Olya! Is she feeling dizzy or nauseous in the morning? What has her doctor said about it? Normally, if someone isn't having any symptoms from it the 100/60 is nothing to worry about, it's not a dangerously low reading and it is normal for someone's blood pressure to be low, when they first wake up and start moving around for t...

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Can I take norco for my fibromyalgia pain along with my blood pressure med (amlodipine besylate 10mg)? ## I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these medications, though it is always best to double check to be sure. However, I can also tell you that pain is more dangerous for your blood pressure, than taking a medication to ease it. The FDA does warn that Norco carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Are you on any other medications?

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I am a 39 year old man and my BP was always 160/100 + but later my doctor said to take Telmikind AM instead of Amcard 5. I also added a new tablet to my daily chart, Trika 0.25 tablet. Now my BP is 119/20 in normal condition, but now I only take these tablets when I need them, otherwise when I feel better I will not take any tablet. I also think the Trika 0.25 helps me cure me blood pressure because this is the medicine of hyper tension and hyper tension is the major cause of my BP. Thank you. ## Actually, using a blood pressure/cardiac medication in such a manner is very dangerous, you should be taking it all the time regularly. Taking it for awhile, as needed, then stopping creates the risk of it causing rebound effects, which could cause severely elevated blood pressure and heart rat...

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I take amlodipine in the morning for high bp and a water pill, at night I take Losartan and Lorazepham and I am on flexeril and 5mg of percocet 3x day for back pain. My BP is so high at night I can feel the heart beat in my fingertips and i lay awake for hours. I read where if I take potassium at night it will help to lower my BP. Is this true and if so, could it eliminate my BP meds at night. doc says it is stress related and rises when I am in pain. ## Hello, Shar! How are you? You should not take potassium, in addition to the Losartan, unless your doctor specifically says you should, because Losartan can also raise your potassium levels and building up too much of it in your body can be very dangerous. Have you actually checked your blood pressure at night, or are you just assuming i...

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