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bisoprolol

I don't know if this is the right place to day this however i've been on bisoprolol for a month I haven't gotten a prescription for another yet due to problems...

I don't know if this is the right place to day this however i've been on bisopro...

yayayayya

•2 days ago

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Blood pressure control.

This looks interesting. Does the British Heart Foundation know about it. If they do-- why is it not being implemented?? Just asking for a friend!😝...

This looks interesting. Does the British Heart Foundation know about it. If the...

Madlegs1

•4 days ago

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Lisinopril Cough

I started Lisinopril for hypertension about 6 weeks ago and it is working very well, but I have been coughing steadily for the last 4 weeks and I think that...

I started Lisinopril for hypertension about 6 weeks ago and it is working very w...

zoey_s

•7 days ago

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Burnout and BP

Hi,I'm a 59 yr old woman and take 7.5mg of Ramipril daily and my BP is usually well controlled on that dose. Levothyroxine for ubderactuve thyroud and...

Hi,I'm a 59 yr old woman and take 7.5mg of Ramipril daily and my BP is usually w...

Juddie

•7 days ago

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Amlodopine - New to

prescribed 5mg Amlodopine started taking 6 days ago, BP 165/94 today anyone advise how long this dosage takes to work ? Have a review with GP in 3 weeks. Thank...

prescribed 5mg Amlodopine started taking 6 days ago, BP 165/94 today anyone advi...

Sally789

•8 days ago

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Are all Blood Pressure Meds Awful?

I realise they may be/are lifesaving, but after nearly 30 years I am running out of options for BP control. For many years I took 25mg atenolol, 20 Lisinopril...

I realise they may be/are lifesaving, but after nearly 30 years I am running out...

Hellio

•12 days ago

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Uncontrollable high blood pressure

Not many people talk about it , but I have uncomfortable high BP. I am on 3 different meds and it's still high and won't come down. Last year I wasn't allowed...

Not many people talk about it , but I have uncomfortable high BP. I am on 3 diff...

Tabetha

•13 days ago

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Bisoprolol

After 6 wks on bisoprolol have slowly come off it with no side effects,had to make this decision owing to Dr having to refuse using antidepression tab...

After 6 wks on bisoprolol have slowly come off it with no side effects,had to ma...

Hotie

•14 days ago

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Blood pressure side effects

I have been on 10mg lercandpine for 7 yrs with no problem. Female Then my BP increased after a TGA episode, so after the 12 hour monitor the doctor increased...

I have been on 10mg lercandpine for 7 yrs with no problem. Female Then my BP inc...

Offaly1

•14 days ago

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Blood Pressure Meds side effects

Hi, I’m Steve 57 yrs old and I have tried two different types of Amlodipine for high BP, although the meds do lower my BP I have they both give me very red...

Hi, I’m Steve 57 yrs old and I have tried two different types of Amlodipine for...

Stevenbaker

•15 days ago

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Ramipril cough!

I have had a persistent chesty cough for many years on Ramipril, my GP put me in for an X-ray recently and I will get the results in a week or 2, I highly...

I have had a persistent chesty cough for many years on Ramipril, my GP put me in...

IanjS

•22 days ago

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Exercise and Blood pressure meds

I am 51 y/o and was diagnosed with v.high BP in Jan 2024 of 210/130. This stayed high (>198/120) even after a few days and immediately the GP put me on 10mg...

I am 51 y/o and was diagnosed with v.high BP in Jan 2024 of 210/130. This stayed...

Dormat27

•23 days ago

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Ramipril cough

I was just wondering about peoples experiences with ramipril-related cough. I've had my medication switched recently because I was coughing more and more over...

I was just wondering about peoples experiences with ramipril-related cough. I've...

EntreDeuxAges

•24 days ago

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Cholestrol tablets

HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablets as my levels were slightly raised. I have been taking them since weds and had...

HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablet...

SMITHYC

•27 days ago

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Ambulatory B/P monitors

Hi guys, I've just noticed that there are ambulatory monitors being advertised for sale. Wouldn't it be great if they did what they claim to do ! A bit akin...

Hi guys, I've just noticed that there are ambulatory monitors being advertised ...

itsok

•1 month ago

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indapamide / Tinnitus

Hello Peeps, I recently went up from 1.25mg indapamide daily (half 2.5mg pill esch day) to 1.5mg indapamide extended release. Fairly quickly I noticed a low...

Hello Peeps, I recently went up from 1.25mg indapamide daily (half 2.5mg pill e...

Ropa511

•1 month ago

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Home Ambulatory BP Recording Advice

Hello I have been asked by GP to provide a slightly more in depth home ambulatory blood pressure reading during waking hours - 3 in morning and 3 in the...

Hello I have been asked by GP to provide a slightly more in depth home ambulato...

Bod88

•1 month ago

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Huge Pressure problem - broken bp monitor?panicking, need huge advice

33 years-old-male here, hypertension detected and start treatment at childhood time when was first time measured blood pressure at health check-up at nurse...

33 years-old-male here, hypertension detected and start treatment at childhood ...

matpad9680

•1 month ago

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different blood pressure at home & gp

is anyone else using a withings bp monitor? I've used one for years and it always seems to be consistent and I believe accurate, ie high normal or borderline...

is anyone else using a withings bp monitor? I've used one for years and it alway...

shrock

•1 month ago

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Insomnia and Felodipine ?

Hi everyoneI have been on Felodipine for several weeks now after trying many other drugs for BP. While I feel a lot better on these drugs my existing insomnia...

Hi everyoneI have been on Felodipine for several weeks now after trying many oth...

BobbyCollins

•1 month ago

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BP 130/90 taking 3 BP meds what can we do?

Hi husband is taking ramipril, indepamide and bisoprolol for a good few months now and feels pretty rubbish most of the time constantly tired we've been doing...

Hi husband is taking ramipril, indepamide and bisoprolol for a good few months n...

Clare184

•1 month ago

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Amlodipine

Hi all, I'm new to this particular group. I've had high BP for over 30 years. Tried alsorts of combinations. I'm currently on ramipril and amlodipine. I've...

Hi all, I'm new to this particular group. I've had high BP for over 30 years. Tr...

Gizmo6

•1 month ago

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Linda

I had a stroke at 40 (27 years ago) caused by malignant hypertension. Meds were atenolol100mg, enalapril 20mg twice per day and dozazocin 4mg. Which worked...

I had a stroke at 40 (27 years ago) caused by malignant hypertension. Meds were ...

Granny472

•2 months ago

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Cardioversion number 1, back to normal SR.

I had the cardioversion on 8th March. Apparently it only needed one attempt to achieve NSR. The consultant said it needed 100 joules which is a power figure. I...

I had the cardioversion on 8th March. Apparently it only needed one attempt to a...

NickelBelt

•2 months ago

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Indapamide

I have been on 10mg Amlodipine and 10mg Ramipril for some years now. My blood pressure has slight increased to 135/96. Due to the raised DBP, my doctors...

I have been on 10mg Amlodipine and 10mg Ramipril for some years now. My bloo...

AnimalNatureLover

•2 months ago

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Should I go on meds?

I think I might need to go on medication for hbp. 152/85 usually and never below 140/75. I’m 71 on Apixaban for PAF but no recent af episodes and otherwise...

I think I might need to go on medication for hbp. 152/85 usually and never below...

Reidel

•2 months ago

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Weight loss with Felodipine anyone ?

I have now been on Felodipine 2.5mg for 10 days I have reduced appetite and have lost 4 pounds. I am usually 7st 10lbs and really don't want to lose any...

I have now been on Felodipine 2.5mg for 10 days I have reduced appetite and have...

BobbyCollins

•2 months ago

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Headaches

Hi all. I've been suffering from bad headaches for the last 11 days and finally went to the pharmacy today for some advice, only to find out my BP was 180/100!...

Hi all. I've been suffering from bad headaches for the last 11 days and finally ...

Hidden

•2 months ago

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Why do vasodilating medications cause chest pain as a side effect?

I am having this side effect (has all been checked out by doc) but am wondering why it happens. How would a vasodilator cause chest pain? (Tried searching...

I am having this side effect (has all been checked out by doc) but am wondering ...

kushami36

•2 months ago

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Blood pressure

Hi guys, is it concerning if blood pressure at night is consistently high? Morning and daytime is about 135/85ish but every night I check at 8pm, it is about...

Hi guys, is it concerning if blood pressure at night is consistently high? Morni...

yewotc23

•3 months ago

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Posts - High Blood Pressure Support | HealthUnlocked

High Blood Pressure Support

bisoprolol

Blood pressure control.

Lisinopril Cough

Burnout and BP

Amlodopine - New to

Are all Blood Pressure Meds Awful?

Uncontrollable high blood pressure

Bisoprolol

Blood pressure side effects

Blood Pressure Meds side effects

Ramipril cough!

Exercise and Blood pressure meds

Ramipril cough

Cholestrol tablets

Ambulatory B/P monitors

indapamide / Tinnitus

Home Ambulatory BP Recording Advice

Huge Pressure problem - broken bp monitor?panicking, need huge advice

different blood pressure at home & gp

Insomnia and Felodipine ?

BP 130/90 taking 3 BP meds what can we do?

Amlodipine

Linda

Cardioversion number 1, back to normal SR.

Indapamide

Should I go on meds?

Weight loss with Felodipine anyone ?

Headaches

Why do vasodilating medications cause chest pain as a side effect?

Blood pressure

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