o/t High Blood Pressure

[Brendan P]

So for about 1 1/2 years now my doctor has been trying me on (3) different blood press. meds.

All with the same side effects:

Dizzyness,light-headed,weak in the stomach.

 

I was just wondering if any of you have been treated,and if you had simmular side effects,and maybe what finially worked.(diet or meds)

 

I really cant take the side effects,but need to be on something.

 

Please help.

 

BTW 140/110 today

[Rekd™]

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Dizzyness,light-headed,weak in the stomach.

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You sure that's not Tequilla?

 

'Rekd

[Katie Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

Bucket,

 

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Dizzyness,light-headed,weak in the stomach.

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My grandmother was having the same problem, but she also was diagnosed with emphazyma (sp). After about 6 months of her feeling that way they took her off the med, and she is doing 100% better. My dad was told about his HBP, and now he on a diet, watching what he eats. Have you tried a low sodium diet? It may work for you.... HTH.

[Slixmix]

I take Atenolol and hydrochlorothiazide (water pill) and have no side effects. Were these any of the meds?

[Brendan P]

Actually Katie,

This would be my last resort!

I am a meat n potattas,gotta have butter,and use only cream in my coffee kinda guy.

And yes,my colesterol is perfect!

And no,I am not overweight.

 

I cant even begin how to go on a friggin no sodium diet.

Everything has salt in it.

[A-ron1286490684]

Brendan, one of the first things it told me on the little HBP pamphlet was to lower salt intake and exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes a day -preferably 60.

 

Although mine dropped back down to borderline without the medication when I quit smoking cigarettes and I immediately stopped exercising.

[crazy^millman]

Well I am the exact oppsite my pressure is so low they can not read it sometimes. My heart beats at like 48 to 50 beats a minute. The crazt thing is that I do have little higher than normal cholesterol but will not take drugs for that. I am always at 100 mph so you would think I would be the oppsite.

[jenks]

I'm on Atenelol. The only side effect is that it lets me take a nap at the drop of a pin(sic). I don't really consider that bad. The best thing about it, is that it is so inexpensive.

 

I'm supposed to walk 1/2 hour each day, which I manage to do most days. I'm also supposed to lose a little weight which I am doing.

 

Anyway, the BP is under control.

[TheePres]

Buspar...dont recall if side effects.

Best cure, is a cold beer at Mexican beach, though.

[BernieT]

Just started Altace about 3 weeks ago, no noticeable side effects yet. BP seems better.

 

Will try the cold beer on Mexican beach soon!! :-)

[Jack Mitchell]

My spouse has the same trouble and has been on about four different medications until the Doctor came up with something with minimal side effects. I will ask tomorrow which medication gives her favorable results.

 

 

Regards, Jack

[Brendan P]

Thank you for the replys.

Yes jack,I would be interested in what she is taking.

I aqm ready to "beat" my doctor ova the head......

[Jack Mitchell]

Brendan,

 

APO-DILTIAZEM CD 240MG

Once a day in the morning.

Actually, I think high blood pressure in genetic and that perhaps other family members may have gone through similar problems - check it out.

Anyways, with my wife, the above is the only medication that works for her with a minimal side effect.

 

Regards, Jack

[Brendan P]

Thanks Jack,

I will look into it.

I called my Dr. today but he is on vacation.

So I bit the bullet and I am trying to turn a new leaf by changing my salt intake.(changing eating habits)

That's right...no more beef jerky,chips,junk food.

BTW I don't drink or smoke,so coffee is all I have left.

Aint giving that up!

I went out and bought $30.00 worth of fresh seafood today,and will start to eat a lot more fruit and veggies. (YUK)

 

Hopefully by changing habits,maybe I can get my pressure low enough to not need the drugs.

 

 

Thanks

[Dan_AKA_ROY]

bucket, don't drink coffee for two days... take bp readings before you stop, then again after you dont take caffeine for 2-3 days. everybody is different, but I know coffee raises my bp. if no difference great but if you notice an improved reading gulp! kick the java habit [may not effect you, i could be wrong].

 

i've taken water pills and acupril [the main drug]. not taking meds now, though i probably should. quit smoking and will exercise like i used to. watching salt important but training will sweat out alot of it...more than some realize. bucket, treadmill and weight training...then you can eat more salty foods!