Question 1

my husband is 77 years old hes already on blood pressure medicine but lately his blood pressure has been 101/59 somtimes lower and been tired. bad?

Accepted Answer

Low BP and fatigue: Call his doctor and get his advice. He would also need to have a blood test taken to make sure he is not anemic, which can cause low BP and fatigue. After an evaluation by his physician, he may need to cut back on his BP meds if everything else is normal. Good luck.

Question 2

i'm supposed to take 1 pill of  levothyroxine/150mg in a day.....but accidentally took 2 because i mistook it for my high blood pressure medicine. i s?

Accepted Answer

Just don't repeat...: Sorry to see such, which is not uncommon in daily living for many. For Levothyroxine, you may just wait, watch, and see; of course, do not repeat it and move on; it is unlikely to cause undue effect from what you described, i.e., one-time event! As always, take any drug with caution esp. at the beginning of its use.

Question 3

how long does your blood pressure medicine work?

Accepted Answer

Varies: depends on which medicine
Last from 6 hrs Hydralazin, clonidine 8 hrs, Labetalol
to 12 hrs. ace-I, Lopressor
24 hrs amlodipine, minoxidil, ARBs

Question 4

whats the most effective blood pressure medicine?

Accepted Answer

Effective BP med: There is no simple answer to your question. All BP meds have their advantages and disadvantages. If you have diabetes with protein in your urine, you would be best treated for hbp with drugs such as an ace-i or arb. If you have some angina, you may be treated well with beta-blockers. Parents are different and it's up to them to have a discussion with their doctors to get the best regimen possible.

Question 5

why could my blood pressure medicine not be working?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment, time: Depends on how long you have been on this medication. You need to go back to dopctor for adjustment of dosage or even change to combination med.Furthermore your doctor can order blood test as well as x-ray to find out other cause of your blood pressure

Question 6

what is the best time to take blood pressure medicine?

Accepted Answer

Depends of which: But in general, medications for hypertension that are taken once a day could be taken anytime but usually at the same time of every day. Do what is best to remind you to take the medicines (important). Associate the taking of meds with something you do at the same time(i.e.: brushing teeth, breakfast, dinner, etc)
If meds are given twice a day try to take them 12 hrs appart

Question 7

what happens if you take too much blood pressure medicine?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: The main question should be "what happens if you have uncontrolled hypertension?", and for that I could have a short or long answer, but you did not ask.
 It does not make any difference how many medications you take to control hypertension as long as the BP is well controlled and you do not have many side effects.

Question 8

is my blood pressure medicine interfering with my love life?

Accepted Answer

BP meds and ED: Some blood pressure medications, beta blockers and, less commonly diuretics, can make me have some erectile dysfunction. If you are on one of these agents, speak to your doctor about the possibility of changing to another class of BP meds. If that does not work, your ed may be caused by hypertension and you should be referred to a urologist for a work up. Good luck.

Question 9

is it bad for you to be on blood pressure medicine for years?

Accepted Answer

No, if......: Being on blood pressure medication for years is not bad if you are being treated for high blood pressure. What is bad is having untreated high blood pressure for years. Check with your doctor, and check your blood pressure regularly.

Question 10

how long does it take blood pressure medicine to start working?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: There are many blood pressure medicines, some take weeks to reach their peak effect, some will begin to lower pressure within hours.

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My husband is 77 years old hes already on blood pressure medicine but lately his blood pressure has been 101/59 somtimes lower and been tired. bad?

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I'm supposed to take 1 pill of levothyroxine/150mg in a day.....but accidentally took 2 because i mistook it for my high blood pressure medicine. i s?

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