Hypertension (high blood pressure) meds
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Was on 10mg Lisinopril then got it up to 20 mg and also taking Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Hoping to lose the weight and get rid of the meds (plus 2 for cholesterol issues and a type 2 med while I'm at it).
No problems with any of the meds here.0 -
I was on Ramipril for 6 years and not aware of any side effects. As of last week I am off all medication, mostly attributable to being 36lbs lighter.
Good luck with getting your medication correct.0 -
I was put on Methyldopa for my HBP because I was trying to conceive. (It's one of only a few HBP meds that are OK during pregnancy), and that caused depression and/or mild suicidal thoughts with me.
I'd never had any suicidal thoughts previously and I was suddenly thinking about driving the wrong way in lanes of traffic on my way home from work. I was tired and sad all the time.
On valentines day my husband and son wanted to take me out for lunch, and I cried the whole way thinking I didn't deserve it.
In addition, my legs and feet would swell up so much they'd ache.
I went on holiday overseas and forgot to take my meds with me, so didn't take them for 4wks, and I started feeling better. I thought it was the relaxing holiday until I mentioned it to my doctor when I went in to get a script, he took me off that drug right away and prescribed something different. It took another 6 - 8wks without the medication for me to get back to normal again.
I hadn't even realised how bad it'd gotten until I came off the meds.
Now I've lost weight and become fitter, I'm on a 6wk trial without any blood pressure meds. I'm hoping I'm off them for a long time!0 -
I have been taking 80 mg of Valsartan over here http://www.internationaldrugmart.com/valsartan.html daily for about 5 years. My blood pressure remains under control and I have had no side effects at all.0
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I was on metoprolol succinate (50mg daily), which is a beta blocker, for a congenital heart issue for over a year before pregnancy and will be going back on it after. It is also used for treatment of high blood pressure.
I had a few side effects including mild lethargy, periodic foggy thinking, and a higher propensity to passing out when standing than normal (a side effect of my heart condition is syncope anyway, and the beta blockers made it worse). I also had some mild bradycardia (resting HR was 45-50 BPM), though I had no complications from this.
I never had issues with nausea, depression, or weight gain. I lost most of my weight while on this medication.
I'd suggest talking to your doctor about it and see what he/she recommends. Everyone's medical needs are different.0 -
Was on 10mg Lisinopril then got it up to 20 mg and also taking Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Hoping to lose the weight and get rid of the meds (plus 2 for cholesterol issues and a type 2 med while I'm at it).
No problems with any of the meds here.
I fought against taking HBP meds for 6 mos after being diag'd, but after dropping 20 lbs and cutting back on sodium had no effect, I gave in to doc's wishes.
I was first on Hydro*; didn't do anything but make me 'bio-break' twice as often. Next I was on the Lis*-Hydro* 20/12.5 mg combo and that worked wonders... so much so that my BP would drop scary-low after cardio (e.g. 80/56). Asked doc if I could half it (pill-splitter), he said go ahead. Seems to be the proper mix for me but still minor but manageable side effects after cardio. He wants a check up in 3 mos instead of 1 mo and can try weening of if all's well after 6 mos total. <fingers crossed>0
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