Question 1

why do benzodiazepines show positive in my urine and i'm not sure what causes this when i'm not taking anything but blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

False positive?: Some nonsteroidal medications can cause false positives for benzodiazepines: daypro, tolmetin (tolectin) Naproxen (aleve) Etodolac (lodine) and fenoprofen (nalfon).  In some cases, the antidepressant zoloft (sertraline) can do it also.  http://tinyurl.com/ks79fns   i don't know of any antihypertensives known to cause this -- so i'm wondering if you also take some of these other meds?

Question 2

which blood pressure meds cause e.d.?

Accepted Answer

BP meds & ED: First of all, high bp, especially high systolic bp, is not good for your erectile function. If you are older, this is especially so. Diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide and spironolatone as well as beta-blockers such as atenolol can cause erection problems. There are some BP meds that may help you with erectile function, including arbs such as losartan and Alpha blockers such as doxazosin.

Question 3

when is blood pressure meds needed?

Accepted Answer

When BP remains: High despite lifestyle modification.

Question 4

when to take hight blood pressure meds?

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Before bed: Since most cardiac events occur in the early morning hours due to blood pressure spikes at this time most physicians recommend blood pressure meds to be taken right before bedtime.

Question 5

in need of blood pressure meds i'm out of?

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Try our other forum.: You have posted on our public, information-only forum. In the US, try premium forum HealthTap PRIME, where doctors see you via smartphone, tablet, or laptop. They sometimes can help obtain one-time med refills. You can also send images during a consultation. One can also call her past pharmacy because refills are usually not cancelled when insurance stops, but patients pay the drug's cash price.

Question 6

should i stop taking blood pressure meds if both is real low: 99/68?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your Blood pressure is low, you should not take your BP medications. See your doctor for medication adjustment.

Question 7

i took two doses of blood pressure meds on accident. what can happen?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Could drop causing lightheadedness or dizziness. Also heart rate could also drop causing the same symptoms depending on what the specific med was. Or nothing at all. If you have no syptoms then i would do nothing but be careful with your meds. If you have symptoms then seek medical attention.

Question 8

i have taken my night time blood pressure meds this morning by mistake?

Accepted Answer

Not an issue: if you take them every day being off by 8-12 hours should not make much difference.  monitor your BP as usual   call your doctor to clarify dosage

Question 9

why do you get flushes from blood pressure meds... hows do the meds work?

Accepted Answer

: Some antihypertensive medications like "calcium channel blockers" for example, act by dilation of peripheral blood vessels, and allow perfusion of blood at 98.6 F. to cause the perception of "flushes", since the skin temperature is usually less warm.

Question 10

what will happen if i accidentally took an extra dose of blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

Extra bp dose: Usually a single extra dose taken or a single missed dose of a chronically taken BP med isn't going to make a big difference. Having said that, it is definitely not a good idea to either miss doses or take extra doses.

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Why do benzodiazepines show positive in my urine and i'm not sure what causes this when i'm not taking anything but blood pressure meds?

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Which blood pressure meds cause e.d.?

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When is blood pressure meds needed?

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When to take hight blood pressure meds?

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In need of blood pressure meds i'm out of?

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Should i stop taking blood pressure meds if both is real low: 99/68?

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I took two doses of blood pressure meds on accident. what can happen?

A member asked:

I have taken my night time blood pressure meds this morning by mistake?

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Why do you get flushes from blood pressure meds... hows do the meds work?

A member asked:

What will happen if i accidentally took an extra dose of blood pressure meds?

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