Question 1

can someone tell me how people wean off blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: If your doctor has you on medication to control your blood pressure, you shouldn't wean off those medications without working with the doctor. Most people who need medication for blood pressure need it for life. There are some who can get off meds but it should be working with your doctor.

Question 2

will the weaning process off atenolol cause a rise in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Consult your local healthcare professional before adjusting your medication.

Question 3

is amlodipine addictive?  every time i try to wean off it to switch to another medicine , blood pressure spikes. how safe and widely used is it.

Accepted Answer

Very safe: Norvasc (amlodipine) (amlodopine) is very effective and has a proven safety profile.  It is not addicting, but i suspect your blood pressure goes up when yous top it, because you indeed have high blood pressure that needs treatment.  Continue to be seen by your doctor and get periodic examinations including blood pressure readings to assure your hypertension is treated well.  Best wishes.

Question 4

what is the best way to wean off metroprolol. i take 100 mg succinate er per day for hyperaldosteronism (blood pressure). how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

doc's approval?: I'm assuming your doctor told you to do this, so there should have been some weaning instructions? Don't do this on your own. There are various schedules - your doc knows you best. A typical schedule might be 50 mg a day for 7 days, 25 mg a day for 7 days, then stop. That's not fixed in stone.

Question 5

i think i overdosed on blood pressure medications. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Fluids: Increase your fluid intake.  If you are symptomatic with dizziness, weakness, or lightheadedness, you should go the emergency room.

Question 6

my blood pressure is 104/68. is this low? i am not on any medications?

Accepted Answer

: This is a good (normal) blood pressure in an otherwise healthy young adult female.

Question 7

can i take fluconazole while on blood pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. In the future, google "drug interactions". You'll find several sites where you can enter two or more drug names to see whether they can be taken together.

Question 8

i've been on high blood pressure medication for 30 years or even more?

Accepted Answer

Yup: Sometimes elevated BP lasts a lifetime. As long as the drugs are working an having little or few side affects just keep going.

Question 9

is it safe to take tramazac tablets while on blood pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

Which BP pill?: Since numerous medications are used in blood pressure control, it is not feasible to assess drug-drug interactions.  Ask the doctor who originally provided your medications, or provide us with name(s) of concerning drugs.

Question 10

im on high blood pressure medication and it was controlled to 135/85 but why has the pressure shot up to reading 150/95 today?

Accepted Answer

BP control.: Certain life situations will cause the BP to rise even if you’re on medications; this can include exercise and episodes of emotional stress or physical exertion.  This is normal and expected.  But your BP at baseline should be in adequate control and your BP numbers under times of such stress should not rise excessively.  24 hour BP monitoring can help to qualify this.

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Can someone tell me how people wean off blood pressure meds?

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Will the weaning process off atenolol cause a rise in blood pressure?

A member asked:

Is amlodipine addictive? every time i try to wean off it to switch to another medicine , blood pressure spikes. how safe and widely used is it.

A member asked:

What is the best way to wean off metroprolol. i take 100 mg succinate er per day for hyperaldosteronism (blood pressure). how long does it take?

A member asked:

I think i overdosed on blood pressure medications. what should i do?

A member asked:

My blood pressure is 104/68. is this low? i am not on any medications?

A member asked:

Can i take fluconazole while on blood pressure medication?

A member asked:

I've been on high blood pressure medication for 30 years or even more?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take tramazac tablets while on blood pressure medication?

A member asked:

Im on high blood pressure medication and it was controlled to 135/85 but why has the pressure shot up to reading 150/95 today?

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