Which BP meds

[Pinstripe]

Hi, I'm due to see GP re ellivated blood pressure. I'm just wondering which BP meds make RLS symptoms worse.

[SueJohnson]

Some medicines that are safe for high blood pressure are propranolol (Inderal, Hemangeol,InnoPran), Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monoket, Imdur) which is not a beta blocker nor calcium channel blocker. And then there are the ace inhibitors such as Zestril (Lisinopril, Qbrelis, Prinivil) and Perindopril (Coversyl). Other possibilities are: Clonidine (Catapres) an Alpha-2-Agonist used to treat high blood pressure which may help RLS and which also treats insomnia, tenex (Guanfacine, Intuniv), prazosin (Minipress) an alpha-adrenergic blocker that is also useful in managing sleep-related problems caused by PTSD and Tadalafil a vasodilator that in one study completely eliminated RLS. Discuss these with your doctor.

[Pinstripe in reply to SueJohnson]

Thanks Sue for your quick response and taking the time and care. 🙂

[Jumpey]

Hi I have used many blood pressure drugs that are said to worsen RLS with no adverse effects whatsoever.It depends on the individual's response.I'm currently on a calcium channel blocker.

[Pinstripe in reply to Jumpey]

Thankyou Jumpey, have you taken any BP meds with gabapentin?

[Jumpey in reply to Pinstripe]

No I haven't.