How Can We Control High Bp

Hi - I was taking Codeine for a number of years for severe pain, i was told i was suffering with osteoarthritis and eight Cocodamol a day did not touch the pain, whilst i was taking Codeine i was angry and little did i know my BP was very high, it was only when my BP was taken that i found out my BP was touching 200/ to cut a long story short after seeing a Neurologist and having tests it was discovered that my pain was being caused by Hereditary Motor Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy, i was taken of Codeine and put on Lyrica and Tramadol, my pain is now controlled i am no longer angry and my BP has been normal ever-since. So the story is this if you are taking any medication containing Codeine and are suffering with HIGH BP it may well be Codeine, so mention this to your doc. Warm Regards...

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 was detected hypertension 2months ago.I did not have have symptoms and while checking my Blood Pressure it was detected.Lab investigations were normal exept slight raise in my Triglyceride. When I consulted my Physician in the evening he has prescribed amilodopine Tab 2.5mg. After taking the Tab the next morning I met the next Physician for 2nd opininon and to my surprise he said my B.P was normal yet asked me to continue the same. But to my surprise the BP is not controlled in spite of gradually incresing the dose to 7.5mg. Now it is around 150 to 160/85 to 90. I do regular exercises in the morning for an hour and walking in the evening.Advise. ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. All medications require some time to reac...

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I am trying to find out if anyone is taking lexapro for symtoms other than depression? ## Hey I am Taking Lexapro They are giving it to me for depression and bipolar I am now taking 40 mg of it which can increase the risk of ceasures lol i cant spell that but it wont work for me if i take any less along with 1500 mg of depicoat and 30 mg adderol xr so i can concentrate also. So I take the lexapro to stablize my mood depression and it helps me concentrate all 3 together work well. How are you taking it? Weve tried at least 30 different meds and ive been to the hospital 4 time and day treatment 3 times and thats the only combination thats even worked for me.! ## I have hypertension which is better controlled with 20 mg of Lexapro, than before taking lexapro.

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i am suffering from high type 2 diabetic. Since last many years, despite my taking regular medicine my fasting level is above 250 and pp above 325.i have reservation against taking insulin. Nothing worked. Yoga, meditation, walking, exercise, and change of medicine all failed. i have also tried aurvedic medicine also. My bp which was on higher side, has come under control by aurvedic medicine where tazloc am failed. But no solution for diabetic problem. I was taking amryal mp2 and now glimiprix but of no use. I have a feeling weather i have sugar at all? what do i do now to address this pro lem? ## What types of foods do you normally eat? Anything that is high in sugar, or fats can cause your blood sugar to become elevated, according to NIH reports. A lack of exercise can also contribut...

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Recently while on vacation in Arizona, I got a severe headache ( I think from a strain?), went to a clinic & they said my blood pressure was 185/110. Their first drug (lisinopril 20 mg) was for blood pressure and also an injection of toradol. Two days later the headache was still there and they prescribed a pill (Butalbit/acetam/caf 40 mg/tablet ). The headache and BP are in control but I am concerned on taking a barbiturate, is there an alternative and what would be the process to eliminate the drugs. General research shows Butalbit is being discontinued?? or not a preferred choice. ## Hello, Marie! How are you feeling? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having. There is a chance that the headache was due to your blood pressure being so elevated. It can cause sev...

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i am on steroids for ITP, had recently sepsis with multiple complications. Long standing type 2 diabetic with recurring UTI problems. Recently BP is touching 170/90. Doc advised Targit H., But BP is not getting controlled. Max it is coming down to 145/84. Can we take Tozaar-100

Hi, I am an Indian, age 78, 5'7" in height and weigh 60 kg. I'm a vegan, I do yoga and light exercise. All parameters pathological test reports normal except that I've been on high blood pressure medicine for over 20yrs. Previously I was taking atenolol 50mg and amlodipine 5mg, whereas my blood pressure was quite controlled. About 4 years back symptoms of Afib developed. Doc prescribed telma CT 40/6.25mg, metoprolol 50 + cilacar 10 and xeralto 20 in the morning and telma 40 in the evening. My BP still ranges around 150/95, no improvement in Afib - which repeats every month or so. Is it not a case of being over-medicated? Can I go back to just taking amlodipine? How do I get rid of Afib? Are there any changes you can suggest? ## It is really hard to say, and it would be b...

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How effective is this med and what's the side effects? Coz I have a sister who has just recently been prescribed Amvasc BE 10mg coz her BP is high. ## Amvasc Be contains the active ingredient Amlodipine, helping control high blood pressure is a very common use for it. As to its effectiveness, fr some people it is very effective, but there are always some people that it does not work for. I currently take it, twice a day and it works well for helping with mine, with minimal side effects. Common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Do you have any other questions?

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I have suffered from high BP since 2006. Until 6 months ago too bendroflumazide and candesartan in low doses. I was advised to stop the bendroflumazide and continue with candesartan. This did not control BP and the dose was increased and I could not tolerate it at 16 mg due to serious joint pains. The dose was halved and in addition I was given 10 mg of lercandipine. I suffered swelling in my joints and legs and ultimately could not tolerate it. For a short while after I remain on 8 mg of candesartan. The swelling in my left leg did not alleviate and following an MRI scan I was found to have Sonk in my left leg .. ( blood marrow swelling ) with no medical reason and yet prior to tablets I was very physically fit and well with no injury. I have now had knee surgery to alleviate the sympt...

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i am 43 years old i have high bp problem from last 9 years. i was taking amlopress Z from 7 years but now it is not availabe so i taking tazlok h from 2 years my weight increasing 10 to 12 kg iam looking faty my wt. is now 79 kg. can it may be due to this medicine.pl sugest me what i will do for my wt. ## Yes, weight gain can be a normal side effect of most blood pressure medications, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. The best thing to do to control it is to eat healthy and make sure that you get lots of exercise. Have you had this checked out by your doctor to be sure it is due to the medication?

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Can a diabetic person take rumoquin nf for back pain? ## Rumoquin NF contains the active ingredients: 100mgs of Phenylbutazone (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory): 200mgs of Methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant): and Dexamethasone (a corticosteroid): The only warnings I am finding on these are for if your diabetes is out of control. Is yours being handled? Is the doctor who recommended the Rumoquin aware that you are diabetic? ## I am type 2 diabetic and also have high blood pressure. I take Rumoquin from time to time. I sleep very well and pain free when I do. My migrain headaches lessen or othertimes completly go away. ( though for only a few hours) I don't. do well in keeping my diabetes under control, or my BP. It does not seem to afect my diabetic situation, at least not with my exp...

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Hi, I am 35.2 yr male & suffering from kidney diesease(creatine level 1.6,urea 33) due to that got high BP since yr sep-2007.Till then I am continue on medications. I was well in control with medicines Lasix 40Mg(1-0-0) ,Telsartan R5(1-0-1), Metstamlo 50/5(1-0-1) from sep2007 to june2010.Later, in yr 2012, Telsartan R5 replaced with Telma R5 and metstamlo stopped and instead Febuget 40 started for uric acid control. In june 2013 during routine check up got potassium level high (>6), then doc advised to stop Telma R5 as well. Now with 2nd doc (nephrology) option I am taking Stamlo Beta(1-0-1), moxovas(0-1-0), Febuget 40(0-0-1),Acigerd DSR(1-0-1),Ketostril(2-2-2). But I am fearing on the side effect of tab Stamlo Beta and also dosage is twice a day. Stamlo Beta is a combination of...

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My bp was always high. DR prescribed eritel ch80. Bp seems to be in control but I have major side effect. Whenever I stand up from sitting or sleeping I feel major weakness and seem to fall. I need to rest for a min and then I can start. And this happens everytime I stand. Sometimes I feel I am going to collapse. is this normal with this medicine. Earlier I used to have other versions of eritel and same thing used to happen but this eritel ch80 is the strongest when it comes to short term weakness. ## HI, Arun! Sorry about the problem that you're having. How are you feeling today? Eritel CH contains Telmisartan and Chlorthalidone, the Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body. Usually, when you get dizzy like upon moving/standing suddenly, it means that yo...

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Had not taken BP tablet for a while, then had a test that showed the pressure was high, finds the med. I take has expired but still has a lot, should I just discard them or can it still be safe to use? ## Hello, Bingbing1956! How are you? Medications start to lose effectiveness over time, so it's not going to work as well, since it's been expired for 2 years. Beyond that, you need to see your doctor, get on a good, non-expired medication and stick with it. There is no cure for high blood pressure, it has to be continually controlled and you can't just take a medication until it's at normal levels and then stop, because it will go up, again. The medications also take time to reach their full level of efficacy in the body, so they aren't something you can just take as ...

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is bystolic ever prescribed by a doctor as a temporary drug to lower bp, i.e. if someone suddenly experiences stress that cause a spike? in other words, is this a lifetime prescription or is out possible at some future date to stop once bp is under control? ## Hello, Michael! How are you? There is no cure for high blood pressure, per se…. but yes, there are cases where people have been able to successfully manage it with diet and exercise, so they were able to stop the medications. Of course, it's always doing to require diligence, because there's the risk of it going up again and getting out of control if you go lax on your diet or exercise routine. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 57 years old and having marginally higher BP. Presently taking Telma H regularly and do not have any problem. BP when measured is normal. I read an article saying that taking Telma H can cause cancer. Please suggest ## Telma-H contains Telmusartan and Hydrochlorothizide and is most commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. As to the risk of cancer, it was shown to be only a slight risk, no more than any other medication and, since these studies were so small, they have not been accepted as valid proof, yet. So, there actually may not be any risk. If you are still concerned, then I'd advise you to speak with your doctor, because the risk of letting your blood pressure get out of control is much higher than the theory of a cancer risk that has been presented about these me...

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I've been taking Combizar for quite sometime now to control my BP. Few weeks later, I experienced joint pain in toes and ankles. ## Combizar contains the active ingredient Losartan, it is an ARB used to help treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. These medications have been known to cause an increase in uric acid levels in the body, which can result in gout. Have you contacted your doctor, yet? This is probably not the right medication for you and you will need to be switched to something else. ## is it ok to combine combizar 50mg to metformin , i was diagnose with high blood sugar, i am also hypertensive taking combizar as my maintenance, but the doctor change it to captopril , i've read that the side effect of captopril is cough, i'm experiencing cough for almos...

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can headach occur after taking telma am for controlling high blood pressure ## i have started taking telma AM for last one month and coversyl plus for controlling high BP(150/95) Sometimes i feel headache, also loss of apetite ,around 2 kg (Wt was 68 ht 5ft 9)loss of wt . Is it due to medicine ## Telmisartan and Coversyl are both used to help control high blood pressure. Coversyl contains the active ingredient Quinapril and is commonly sold in the US under the brand name Accupril. Both headache and occasional weight loss are common side effects of this class of medications, along with nausea and dizziness. You can read more about them here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am having Telma 40 one BD.I experience extreme dryness of mouth.Can it be a side effect of this med...

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After participating in an unrelated study, my BP was consistently high. So ok, time to get this under control. Doctor started me on the lower dose of edarbyclor. Two weeks on that and my BP was still high. So he upped the dose. Which I read on line is pretty typical. But this higher does? OMG! I'm dizzy all day. Not bad enough to prevent me from moving but darn uncomfortable. And my energy level is in the tank. Heart seems to be racing all the time. Dry mouth that just won't quit and it doesn't seem to matter how much water I drink. I have to wonder what the heck this could be doing to my kidneys. Oh and occasional diarrhea too! JOY! I told the doctor about the side effects and he suggested I now cut the pill in half. Do a half dose a day. But I see no change. I didn't t...

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