New Medication - Worried about side effects.

[moley64]

Hi Everyone,

I have after numerous tests been diagnosed as having high blood pressure. My GP has prescribed some tablets for me to take. I am to take one tablet every night at bed time. My GP when I asked her about side effects said that I may feel dizzy after the first tablet and that that was the reason for taking it at bed time. She did not mention any other side effects. When I got the prescription I read the leaflet inside. There seemed to be a long list of possible side effects and I became very anxious about taking the medication.

I rang my surgery this morning and explained my concerns. I asked the nurse whether I could for a few days take a lowest dosage of the medication just to see how I reacted to it. The nurse was very understanding and has prescribed me a 7 day course of the medication at the lowest dose that is manufactured. I am still very anxious about taking the medication but know that I need it to control my blood pressure.

Can you give me you thoughts on the best way of dealing with this challenge.

[Hidden]

The problems with possible side effects is that they have to list them all even if only a few people have had a reaction. Try not to get to focused on the side effects. All these drugs have to have loads of tests before they are put on the market. Take care

[moley64 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks is is really appreciated.

[Hidden]

hi moley, holly is right they have to list everything, but having h/b can be bad for you as well ( you havn"t said how high it was or what tablets you are taking ) but the the tablets are very good at bringing down h/b.so please do not worry too much because there are millions of people on them. take care x

[moley64 in reply to Hidden]

Hi I am taking a tablet called Rampiril. I had 24 hr bp monitoring and had an average of 150/94. Thanks for your thoughtful message.

[Twisty]

The effects of leaving your bp untreated far outweigh the possible side effects of the prescribed medication. I have high bp and the list of possible side effects on my tablets is long and serious looking. I only ever got a slightly annoying little cough! Take the tablets... If you're suffering from anxiety you may be surprised how many of your symptoms clear up once your bp is sorted x

[moley64 in reply to Twisty]

Thanks...I am trying to see my medication as being part of a healthier mind and body new me.

[Sundayschild10 in reply to moley64]

I read everything about the medication I take and I do take quite a few but have been prescribed Penicillin which would kill me if I took it, hence the double checking of medication. I have been prescribed Lyrica to take as well as 5mg x 3 times Diazapam. I took one and felt awful, does anyone else take it please. Thank you..