Side-effects of medication

[Kloofvreter]

I went for a blood pressure test two weeks ago (out of curiosity), and as it turns out, my blood pressure was sky high, ranging from 170/112 to 140/95. The scary thing is that most of the times there are no symptoms of hypertension. Some people get headaches, or experience tinnitus (ringing in the ears), but I had none. Off to the doctor I go, and since I already lead a fairly healthy lifestyle, lifestyle adjustments (like lower my salt intake, etc etc), was not an option. So he prescribed an ACE inhibitor called Prexum, which is a pill I must take every morning for six months, and then go back for testing.

Now since I had exhibited no symptoms from high blood pressure, I wouldn't know if the medication has any effect other than going for another test in a month or so. But one thing I did notice, my hayfever is basically gone. And I had CHRONIC hayfever/allergic reactions, to the point of me taking Allergex/Advil CS two or three times daily. Now whether this is just my mind playing tricks on me I can't say, but whatever it is, it's working for me! Perhaps someone here has a bit more knowledge on this?

 

[lestoran]

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are rather nasty drugs in my opinion. Just search around on the web and you'll see.

That being said, if you have such high blood pressure that is dangerous then you might well need this, else I would think its a bit of an extreme response to something that does not even bother you.

Theres lots of things you can do to even out high blood pressure without drugs. Diet, excercise, meditation or just plain taking time out to relax more can help. Fair amount of info on the web about that.

A good herbalist can also prepare something for you thats much more gentle on your system. This is the route I took and my blood pressure has been normal for almost 15 years as a result.

To a hammer every problem is solved with a nail. You went to see a doctor and he gave you medicine. It might well be what you need but in my own experience with blood pressure issues unless its very serious drugs are "usually" not needed.

Anyway good luck - the information you need is out there (in between all offers of a cure all if you respond today )

 

[Kloofvreter]

That being said, if you have such high blood pressure that is dangerous then you might well need this, else I would think its a bit of an extreme response to something that does not even bother you.

When I say it doesn't bother me, I mean I don't exhibit any symptoms, and that is why high blood pressure is known as the 'silent killer'. Now just because I don't show symptoms, does not mean I don't want to treat it.

Theres lots of things you can do to even out high blood pressure without drugs. Diet, excercise, meditation or just plain taking time out to relax more can help. Fair amount of info on the web about that.

A good herbalist can also prepare something for you thats much more gentle on your system. This is the route I took and my blood pressure has been normal for almost 15 years as a result.

As I have also said, I do eat healthily and do exercise a lot, so lifestyle adaptations is not an option. And I steer clear from quacks and herbalists who claim they can heal or treat certain ailments with natural substances

 

[thisgeek]

I went for a blood pressure test two weeks ago (out of curiosity), and as it turns out, my blood pressure was sky high, ranging from 170/112 to 140/95. The scary thing is that most of the times there are no symptoms of hypertension. Some people get headaches, or experience tinnitus (ringing in the ears), but I had none. Off to the doctor I go, and since I already lead a fairly healthy lifestyle, lifestyle adjustments (like lower my salt intake, etc etc), was not an option. So he prescribed an ACE inhibitor called Prexum, which is a pill I must take every morning for six months, and then go back for testing.

I did have symptoms... extreme dizziness for about 2 weeks. BP was around 180/120... insane. Doc put me on Prexum... oh boy. Nasty stuff.

I had most of the damn side effects of that med. Headaches (crazy head pounders), dry coughing, interrupted sleep, nausea, etc. Not fun.

So the doc put me on Prexum Plus, which did not help. Doc then put me on Ziak... which has been brilliant so far. BP is under control, and I have no side effects to speak of... other than annoying palpitations from time to time. The doc upped my dosage, but there's been no real change on the palpitation front, even though I've tried cutting out caffeine etc. The palpitations are really strange, because Ziak has a beta blocker.

 

[Kloofvreter]

I did have symptoms... extreme dizziness for about 2 weeks. BP was around 180/120... insane. Doc put me on Prexum... oh boy. Nasty stuff.

I had most of the damn side effects of that med. Headaches (crazy head pounders), dry coughing, interrupted sleep, nausea, etc. Not fun.

So the doc put me on Prexum Plus, which did not help. Doc then put me on Ziak... which has been brilliant so far. BP is under control, and I have no side effects to speak of... other than annoying palpitations from time to time. The doc upped my dosage, but there's been no real change on the palpitation front, even though I've tried cutting out caffeine etc. The palpitations are really strange, because Ziak has a beta blocker.

180/120 is pretty high! Although mine was not too far off! Strange that I had no headaches or spells of dizziness whatsoever. In fact, I only sometimes get headaches when I've been drinking alot.

I've only been on Prexum now for 6 days, so far no side-effects like the dry cough that many people seem to get. Pharmacist has told me that I'm one of the lucky few And now, no hayfever for 6 days also. Kewl

But we'll see after a month when I go back to have my blood pressure measured again.