Stomach cramps and chest twinges

[alpha1878]

Hi,

I'm brand new on here. Hello to all you regular users!

I have high BP and have had for a couple of years, although only diagnosed after a hospital visit last September, and am currently trying to find the perfect tablet combination to get my BP readings down (taking amlodipine and doxazosin)

The problem I'm having is that what I'm taking is giving me cramps/indigestion and I'm still getting occasional little twinges in my chest like heart burn.

Is this normal? Can I do anything about it?

Thanks

[shopman]

Do you have a GTN Spray? Who prescribed your current medication? Do you take any other medication?

[alpha1878 in reply to shopman]

No GTN spray. Doctor prescribed current medication and the only other tablets I've been given are Propranolol whenever I feel like I need to take them and Omeprazole twice a day.

[shopman in reply to alpha1878]

Well it's not for me to say as:

a - I am not medically trained

b - I don't know you

I'd be tempted to ask for a 2nd opinion. Good starting point may the BHF Heart Helpline on 0300 330 3311 Mon Fri 9am - 5pm or 111. As far as I am aware then Doxazosin can cause cramps but would suggest you read the patient leaflet that comes with it.

[alpha1878 in reply to shopman]

Yes it does say it can cause cramps - most do from what I've read haha.

I just wondered if the cramping may be the reason that my chest twinges really, if that was the connection? And if other people had experienced similar problems?

Thanks for your advice though, I'll give my doctor a call and see what they think.

[84green]

Hi and Welcome.

Finding the right meds to control BP can involve some trial and error. The best thing to do is to work with your GP to find what works for you. This includes mentioning possible side effects - whilst some are general, these can vary from person to person.

If appropriate, lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) can also help reduce BP - but not sure if this is relevant to you. Stress/ anxiety also raises BP, so finding ways to relax might be helpful.

I am on BP meds but they haven’t caused me chest pains - which is not to say they aren’t the source of yours. The fact that you have posted here suggests that you think they may be related to your heart - do you have any other reasons for thinking this other than the pains being in your chest? It is quite normal to assume the worst with chest pain but there can be other reasons - gastro, muscular, even anxiety.

I suggest you have a call with your GP in the first instance and explain that you are concerned that the chest pains may be heart related. Discuss it with them and take it from there.

Best wishes

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Hi, here they would give you a stomach protector (omeprazole 10mg), maybe ask you doctor or pharmasist about it,.