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High Blood Pressure Support

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Just remembered 2

Here something that happened some 30 years ago, so no wonder I almost entirely forgot about it... In those days, my mother in law had problems with high BP....

Here something that happened some 30 years ago, so no wonder I almost entirely f...

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•1 year ago

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Blood pressure medication

My pharmacy has run out of Valsartan. Is there a National shortage . I have done some research and read it was withdrawn in 2022

My pharmacy has run out of Valsartan. Is there a National shortage . I have done...

TheUntouchables46

•1 year ago

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Felodipine

Rapid weight gain on small dose. Gained 6lb in first 10 days. No other changes. Anyone else had this?

Rapid weight gain on small dose. Gained 6lb in first 10 days. No other changes...

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•1 year ago

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Amlodipine as an addition to losartan

I was also on losartan at 50mg and my consultant added the amlodipine for an evening dose.How did I feel ? Pretty awful ! Advised to stick with it and in...

I was also on losartan at 50mg and my consultant added the amlodipine for an eve...

Nick234

•1 year ago

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Increased Ramipril Dose - Now dizzy and nausea

Hello - I have taken 2.5mg of Ramipril for the last 5 years. Blood pressure has increased and Dr advised increasing to 5mg. I started this two days ago but...

Hello - I have taken 2.5mg of Ramipril for the last 5 years. Blood pressure has ...

Sallyyy

•1 year ago

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Felodipine

Ok- been on a variety of anti hypertensives for about 10 years- Ramipril made me cough continually so a couple of others were tried and eventually settled on...

Ok- been on a variety of anti hypertensives for about 10 years- Ramipril made me...

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•1 year ago

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decline in renal function on HBP meds

hi just joined this group . Been on medication for 39 years after birth of twins. BP been difficult to control until max dose of sporonolactone 6 years ago....

hi just joined this group . Been on medication for 39 years after birth of twin...

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•1 year ago

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Newbie with High blood pressure

Hello, have recently discovered that I have high BP at a five yearly NHS health check a month ago.. Was prescribed 2.5 dose Felodopine ( as am 76 it is...

Hello, have recently discovered that I have high BP at a five yearly NHS health ...

Moneylover

•1 year ago

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Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, Asprin - stomach problems

Hi, was given these meds for suspected angina whilst waiting for echo, 48 hr ecg and angiogram. I have been taking for a week but am suffering with regular...

Hi, was given these meds for suspected angina whilst waiting for echo, 48 hr ecg...

JMayo

•1 year ago

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Lactose Intolerance issues with bp meds

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...

I have had high BP since last February. I am lactose intolerant and I am finding...

BobbyCollins

•1 year ago

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Where are the limits?

I was always interested in limit values of the BP. In one occasion, a GP, who came to visit my ill father, said: "I do not understand how this man can live...

I was always interested in limit values of the BP. In one occasion, a GP, who ca...

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•1 year ago

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Losartan stopped working?

Hi I've been on 25mg Losartan for past 12 months. My BP appeared to be controlled at around 136/90 Since December my BP readings have increased and are...

Hi I've been on 25mg Losartan for past 12 months. My BP appeared to be controll...

Pressured

•1 year ago

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Losartan potassium 50mg.

This is my first time of posting on this forum, I would appreciate any replies. I have been taking 5mg Amlodipine for some time but am experiencing fluid...

This is my first time of posting on this forum, I would appreciate any replies. ...

Rachmaninov2

•1 year ago

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Heart rate 95-105

After two trips to A and E in early November with BP 245/120 and heart rate 120 I was put on bisoprolol, amlopidine and Apixaban. Blood pressure is now way...

After two trips to A and E in early November with BP 245/120 and heart rate 120 ...

Miriam123

•1 year ago

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Hypertension, weight , age and gender

I have recently (3 weeks ago) prescribed Amlodipine for hypertension and basically it’s worked. I am overweight and for many reasons I want to lose the weight...

I have recently (3 weeks ago) prescribed Amlodipine for hypertension and basical...

Batandball41

•1 year ago

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Anxiety From Hypertension Driving me Crazy

Recently returned from A & E following a BP of 200/105. Now on meds, which seem to control it. I am 68 and have all the ingredients to ensure I have high...

Recently returned from A & E following a BP of 200/105. Now on meds, which seem...

SACB

•1 year ago

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High BP, meds don't work

I am 67, female, moderately overweight, 5,8, 165# . Moderate hypertension for many years, well controlled with Losartan. Losartan stopped working, placed...

I am 67, female, moderately overweight, 5,8, 165# . Moderate hypertension for...

phebamom

•1 year ago

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Too many meds

I am 84, have BP of 135/70 ( sometimes higher), been taking Lisinopril 40 mg tablet for 23 years. Also take Levothyroxin for low thyroid. I have lifted...

I am 84, have BP of 135/70 ( sometimes higher), been taking Lisinopril 40 mg tab...

jstmax1

•1 year ago

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Vertigo waking up

I have had two incidents of the room moving (e.g. wardrobe moving sideways) when I open my eyes after waking. I am still lying down and have not been on my...

I have had two incidents of the room moving (e.g. wardrobe moving sideways) when...

omits

•1 year ago

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abdominal cramps with meds.

Hi I’ve started taking Ramipril 2.5mg and Apixaban 5mg only 3 days ago but the abdominal cramps are quite bad. Please could you tell me if anyone else has...

Hi I’ve started taking Ramipril 2.5mg and Apixaban 5mg only 3 days ago but the ...

Widdow

•1 year ago

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blood pressure home machine.

my blood pressure home machine has old batteries in it, will that make a difference to the reading?

my blood pressure home machine has old batteries in it, will that make a differe...

Kathleen-1

•1 year ago

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Posts - High Blood Pressure Support | HealthUnlocked

High Blood Pressure Support

All posts for January 2023

Just remembered 2

Blood pressure medication

Felodipine

Amlodipine as an addition to losartan

Increased Ramipril Dose - Now dizzy and nausea

Felodipine

decline in renal function on HBP meds

Newbie with High blood pressure

Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, Asprin - stomach problems

Lactose Intolerance issues with bp meds

Where are the limits?

Losartan stopped working?

Losartan potassium 50mg.

Heart rate 95-105

Hypertension, weight , age and gender

Anxiety From Hypertension Driving me Crazy

High BP, meds don't work

Too many meds

Vertigo waking up

abdominal cramps with meds.

blood pressure home machine.

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