Blood pressure pills that do not interact with levothyroxine

[adin]

Hi all!

I have a problem with this and I can't solve it, maybe you can help me. I took various treatments for hypertension and they all put me in hypo-state, they reduce my blood pressure to normal, but a few days after I started, hypo symptoms appeared. first in the morning I take my (125mcg+ 10T3) hormones and a few hours later I take my blood pressure pill (water pills+perindopril,...etc). My fingers and toes become fluffy, my scalp becomes dry, I have difficulty moving, my judgment is foggy, etc. I don't know how can I fix it !!!

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

Please post latest thyroid & vitamin results along with reference ranges.

What are you supplementing with?

I'm not aware that Levo or T3 is affected by anti hypertensives.

[adin in reply to Jaydee1507]

My last values (november ;24) TSH-1,1 (0,270 - 4,200); FT3-4,74 pmol/L(3,08 - 6,78); FT4-15,70 pmol/L(11,84 - 21,62). Also I take daily- Vit.D3 2000Ui, B12, Metformin, Zn/Sel, etc..

I have insulin resistance and gain weight...

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to adin]

Your TSH being 1.1 is showing me you need a dose increase and you're currently under replaced which may be why you're struggling.

Free T4 (fT4) 15.7 pmol/L (11.84 - 21.62) 39.5%

Free T3 (fT3) 4.74 pmol/L (3.08 - 6.78) 44.9%

So both free hormones are lss than where they need to be. Most people aim for 70% of range for both FT4 & FT3. Suggest you raise Levo by 25mcgs and retest in 8 weeks.

Have you tested vitamins lately? Metformin lowers B12 so best keep a close eye on that.

How much B12 do you take and what form?

You dont seem to be taking any folate and likely you need some.

NHS easy postal kit vitamin D test £31 via

vitamindtest.org.uk

Private tests are available, see link for companies offering private blood tests & discount codes, some offer a blood draw service at an extra cost. thyroiduk.org/testing/priva...

There is also a new company offering walk in& mail order blood tests in London, Kent, Sussex & Surrey areas. Check to see if there is a blood test company near you. onedaytests.com/products/ul...

[adin in reply to Jaydee1507]

I tried to increase the dose but it's very hard for me, I don't feel well. I take 2000mg B12 methil-form slow release . I wonder if the hormones have increased my blood pressure.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to adin]

There are many causes for high blood pressure so it would be hard to work that one out.

You won't feel well if your thyroid levels arent high enough for you, which they aren't.

Which brand Levo & T3 do you take? Some find lactose free brands help them.

Have you tried gluten & dairy free diet?

[adin in reply to Jaydee1507]

Tirosint with t3 slow release form (Germany compound product) I don't live in UK.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to adin]

Sounds like brand isnt your issue but probably vitamins and needing a dose increase are.

[Sam3tu]

which blood pressure meds are you taking? Some beta blockers can reduce T4 to T3 conversion. This happened with me

[59Blue]

I take candestarten for high BP without issue but I agree getting vitamins balanced did me most good

[adin in reply to 59Blue]

When do you take the candestarten-pills, together with the hormones or after dinner?

[59Blue in reply to adin]

I take candestartan last thing at night when I go to bed together with magnesium. I take my levothyroxine and Liothyronine on waking an hour before eating anything. B vitamins I take at lunchtime as any earlier they upset my stomach. Vit D spray includes vit K I take whenever I remember.

[humanbean]

These links might be of interest :

bloodpressureuk.org/your-bl...

bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-s...

My late father had problems with finding the right medication for his high blood pressure. Over time he was prescribed about 5 or 6 drugs or combinations of drugs before he found something that worked and he could tolerate.

Perhaps you could ask your doctor to try something else because of the problems you are having.