Heart Failure Meds

[SuzanneW3331]

My dear old Dad 85 years young and up until the last 6 months fit as a butchers dog (albeit on meds for Hypertension and AFib) recently diagnosed as being in Heart Failure. The docs are sounding positive that they can control Dads symptoms with meds but 2 months down the line and several changes of meds/dose increases and he is still (barring the occasional better day) very weak, exhausted and breathless. We have been told it takes a while to get the meds right but it’s hard to see him really struggling. Anyone out there with similar experiences?

[Supernanu]

Sorry I can’t help - I’m sure there are people here who know more than me. But just wanted to send good wishes to you and your father and hope it gets sorted soon.

[GracieOS]

Hi, I was diagnosed with heart failure in October 2018, I was only 55 at the time so probably a bit different from your dad. However I did take several months to get my medication right. It does take time. Wishing you and your dad all the best.

[SuzanneW3331 in reply to GracieOS]

Thank you for that Gracie 😀

[stillaboveground]

Hi no answers afraid just want to wish you and your dad well in these difficult times. take care

[genteel]

Hi Suzanne. It will take time to adjust and titrate to the correct dosage of medication that the cardiologist and doctors have prescribed for your Father. I too have heart failure and felt exhausted and tired initially but I feel a lot better a couple of years on. I hope your Dad improves very soon. Take care.

[SuzanneW3331]

Thank you 😀