Sony 1944

[Sony1944]

I have been diagnosed with Conns disease benine growths on kidneys. This causes my BP to be irregular.

I had never heard of this until now. Initially I was prescribed Spironolactone, this increased my potassium levels to 5.6. Told to stop taking these.

After 1 month prescribed elperetone, this is causing side effects. Diarrhoea, chest infection.

I take doxazosin 8mg and Bisoprolol 3.34mg. The doxazosin is a diuretic

My BP is still irregular, high in am low pm, always has been for at least 10 years.

I am 80 years old, female, very active, until taking the spironolactone, and elperotone.

I ask should I continue experimenting with these drugs, which appear to cause more problems than what they are treating.

Thank you

[Happyrosie]

you could call BHF 0808 802 1234 (freephone). Helpline is open weekdays 9am to 5pm*.

Or your dispensing pharmacist, or the pharmacist attached to your doctors group of surgeries - speak to the receptionist.

A good source of information is Blood Pressure UK, the specialist charity.