tablet advice

[philippa1412]

hi. I currently take Candesartan for HBP but I've had low blood sodium readings for a couple of years. GP says nothing to worry about. But as I've been experiencing dizzy spells and anxiety etc I would like to change to something that wont affect my sodium. I've tried felodpine and ramipril. I don't want to take water tablets but any idea what tablet might come next to try?

Thanks.

[Happyrosie]

what about having a chat to your pharmacist? They should know more about medication and their side effects than docs do, having had the training in this aspect.

Or, have a look at the website of Blood Pressure UK, the specialist charity. They might provide some guidance

[philippa1412 in reply to Happyrosie]

i have spoken to the pharmacist. They said speak to doctor. But thanks yes I had my thought of blood pressure uk.

[Happyrosie in reply to philippa1412]

shame your pharmacist isn’t more helpful (mine has been, many are) - but such is life.

[b1b1b1]

Low sodium can be difficult. I also have it (usually around 132). I am now seeing an endocrinologist to try to deal with it. The one method is fluid restriction and eating more protein and bit more sodium. Don't try this on your own, but a doctor can definately help with this.