Lactose Intolerance issues with bp meds

[BobbyCollins]

I have had high BP since last February. I am lactose intolerant and I am finding it difficult to find suitable meds. So far I am on my 5th type not all had lactose but still not suitable.Amlodipine,Ramipril,Candesartan and Doxazosin are the ones I have tried. Anyone able to help please?

[Happyrosie]

your pharmacist should be able to help or the specialist charity Blood Pressure UK

[BobbyCollins in reply to Happyrosie]

Thanks pharmacist continued to supply meds with lactose but I will check out that website today. Cheers

[Happyrosie in reply to BobbyCollins]

did your pharmacist know you were lactose intolerant? Perhaps not. The pharmacist has to dispense what’s prescribed of course.

[BobbyCollins in reply to Happyrosie]

Thanks. The pharmacist is prescribing because I have had so many issues but apparently it is quite difficult for them to tell if they contain lactose. Lots of meds do and I think it's knowing the quantity of lactose. Becoming a nightmare as I am now being faced with taking meds that are not often prescribed now which seems a bit ominous.

[BobbyCollins in reply to BobbyCollins]

Been thinking about this over the weekend as we do ? But I also have IBS Cdoes anyone else have problems with this and high BP meds ?

[ToweringInferno]

I tried Valsartan which I was told was lactose free. I gave it up after a few days though due to itchy skin symptoms.

[BobbyCollins]

Thanks for your comment on Lorvacs now and seems ok so far