Sonia567
10-04-2006, 08:23 PM
I know there are some folks who don't seem to have terribly bad symptoms even with meds (like Atenolol) where typically other folks do. I was just wondering if there are any "sensitive" people like me, who have gotten side effects from just about every BP med class they've tried, and then finally found one that works? I know everybody reacts differently to different meds, but I was just wondering which direction to take this time......
I've had reactions to: Lisonopril, Micardis and now will NOT even try Atenolol after reading the side effects from another post. Really, the only one that works for me is Methyldopa (Aldomet) which I do not have any visible symptoms on, but read that long term SE are terrible. Oh yeah, it also made me gain about 12 pounds.
I've had reactions to: Lisonopril, Micardis and now will NOT even try Atenolol after reading the side effects from another post. Really, the only one that works for me is Methyldopa (Aldomet) which I do not have any visible symptoms on, but read that long term SE are terrible. Oh yeah, it also made me gain about 12 pounds.
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Looly
10-04-2006, 11:35 PM
From what I've learned on this board, everyone is different. It's just trial and error and I was on atenolol and it was the worst experience of my life. I am not on anything now as my b/p has resolved itself. Maybe mine was anxiety related. But if I have to go on another I'm going to really have high blood pressure because I am sensitive too and nothing agrees with me. Life on Atenolol was just unbearable. I didn't want to wake up in the morning.
cartner
10-05-2006, 02:36 AM
Hi,
I'm 24 and I have spent the last year searching for something that works for me without the bad side effects I got when I was on Zebeta which is a beta-blocker. I was depressed all the time and I had many other issues like vision problems and impaired concentration in addition to exercise intolerance. :(
I tried ACEs and ARBs but got very bad side-effects too, I had to try CCBs and I tried Norvasc 5 mg and I got no side effects but it didn't lower my blood pressure even 1 point. Finally, thank god, I tried Cardiazim SR 120 mg and it's working good without any side effects. I also take supplements to help in reducing my blood pressure because the medication alone is not that effective. :D
Good luck,
Michael
I'm 24 and I have spent the last year searching for something that works for me without the bad side effects I got when I was on Zebeta which is a beta-blocker. I was depressed all the time and I had many other issues like vision problems and impaired concentration in addition to exercise intolerance. :(
I tried ACEs and ARBs but got very bad side-effects too, I had to try CCBs and I tried Norvasc 5 mg and I got no side effects but it didn't lower my blood pressure even 1 point. Finally, thank god, I tried Cardiazim SR 120 mg and it's working good without any side effects. I also take supplements to help in reducing my blood pressure because the medication alone is not that effective. :D
Good luck,
Michael
WYSIWYG
10-05-2006, 09:11 AM
I had brief and moderate adjustment symptoms with Atacand and Diovan, but not bad and not past the 4th day.
~Susan
~Susan
Lenin
10-05-2006, 10:40 AM
I've had major problems with ACE inhibitors and with beta-blockers, so I pretty much rely on diuretics as my choice drugs for hypertension control.
I CAN take ARB's but, as a salt-sensitive hypertensive, I don't find them of much use.
The only CCB I've ever taken was Norvasc and that was tough sledding indeed !
I CAN take ARB's but, as a salt-sensitive hypertensive, I don't find them of much use.
The only CCB I've ever taken was Norvasc and that was tough sledding indeed !
violet312s
10-06-2006, 12:22 AM
I find it so amazing how many of us try several different medications before we find something that a) works, and b) we can tolerate. I've been knocked out by 25mg Atenolol, 200mg Toprol ineffective, 5mg Altace gave me a cough to die from, HCTZ actually made BP go up.
It really is an individual thing. When my BP went fully out of control 6 months ago I remember reading one site that stuck with me. The key word was "patience".
In short...try everything (but read up on it first) and talk with your doctor. Eventually you'll hit what works for you.
What worked for me might be intolerable or ineffective for you.
It really is an individual thing. When my BP went fully out of control 6 months ago I remember reading one site that stuck with me. The key word was "patience".
In short...try everything (but read up on it first) and talk with your doctor. Eventually you'll hit what works for you.
What worked for me might be intolerable or ineffective for you.
angeleyes0906
10-06-2006, 06:28 AM
All medications react differently with everyone. I have been on toprol xl and lost labido, went to calan sr and paralyzed my colon/bowels. Now on coreg, causing acid reflux. I can live with this with the help of nexium, may stay on this it is helping control blood pressure and arrythmia.
Ditaretics dehydrated me and caused me to have more chest pains and hypervenalation problems.
You are all on the right track with investigate everything well, keep open communication with your doctor, and dont give up
angeleyes
Ditaretics dehydrated me and caused me to have more chest pains and hypervenalation problems.
You are all on the right track with investigate everything well, keep open communication with your doctor, and dont give up
angeleyes
Sonia567
10-06-2006, 12:59 PM
Thanks everyone, for the advice.
I will keep on looking, and (try) to have some patience. :) I guess I know I'm in for a long ride ahead, trying to find the right med..........and really want to just start concentrating on the other apsects that help high BP, like exercising more and eating healthy, etc.
Sonia
I will keep on looking, and (try) to have some patience. :) I guess I know I'm in for a long ride ahead, trying to find the right med..........and really want to just start concentrating on the other apsects that help high BP, like exercising more and eating healthy, etc.
Sonia
camjunkie
02-08-2007, 12:49 AM
Try Norvasc. I had no side effects from it (other than a little ankle swelling from time to time after a salty dinner).