Question 1

bp goes down on days i forget to take my high blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: This is certainly not what is expected! I am glad you are following your bp. It would help to know what the numbers are, what other meds you take (i see the list above). It may be that something else is going on with your medical conditions. I recommend you follow-up with your physician to see what is going on.

Question 2

i missed my high blood pressure meds this morning. should i take double tonight?

Accepted Answer

Check your blood: pressure tonight , if it is elevated or not under control you can take one now and the other one later on tonight.

Question 3

are you suppose to get a blood test when taking high blood pressure meds for six months?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what : Kind of meds you are on.

Question 4

does anyone have problems on quinapril (acupril) high blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

Quinapril: Quinapril, brandname is accupril, (quinapril) like other ace inhibitors can cause elevated potassium, worsening renal function, rashes, or cough.  Individuals can also have allergic reactions to these meds which are different from these meds.

Question 5

can you look at my list of high blood pressure meds and tell me which ones will have a negative effect with getting an erection. what can i sub 4 it?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Almost all the blood pressure medications that are available can cause ed.  The most common offenders are in the class beta-blockers, but any can cause this.

Question 6

what the best time to take high blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

At night: There is recent medical evidence out that taking your BP meds at night leads to better control of your blood pressure that ultimately  decreases your risk of cardiac and renal disease.

Question 7

can you take high blood pressure meds with preperation h?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also can take HTN meds with prep h. No interactions.

Question 8

can u get sick from double dose of high blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Never adjust your own meds. Call and talk to your dr first. Messing with your meds unsupervised can lead to serious adverse events.

Question 9

how long is it supposed to it take for high blood pressure meds to work?

Accepted Answer

A couple days: Most blood pressure medications take about 2 days to have most of their effect, although every patient is different.  After a week, all blood pressure medications have reached their maximum effect.

Question 10

what is the names of the high blood pressure meds that are likely to cause ed in men?

Accepted Answer

Ed: Beta blocker ie Inderal (propranolol) atenolol Lopressor Coreg . Clonidine . Calcium channel are less prone but can cause ed . Stick to ace inhibitors and arbs.

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Does anyone have problems on quinapril (acupril) high blood pressure meds?

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Can you look at my list of high blood pressure meds and tell me which ones will have a negative effect with getting an erection. what can i sub 4 it?

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What the best time to take high blood pressure meds?

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