Eyvdav
01-11-2007, 12:56 PM
Hello, I am so thankful to find this site. My BP has been high for years and I have had a lot of side effects. I have been on a lot of meds but they quit working or the side effects were too bad. I am currently on 100 mg of Toprol XL, 320mg diolvan, 20mg furosemide and 15mg minoxidil. I occasionally flare up to 150/160 systolic and have been as low as 89systolic 42distolic yesterday. (go figure). The last side effect and the one I am upset over is I think from the minoxidil. I am growing a beard. My grandchildren will think I am a werewolf. This combination of medicine seems to work better than those taken in the past although I have doubts about the diovan, I don't think it's working anymore. I am very depressed as there seems no end to this. Any advise from anyone would be greatly appreciated
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Barbara_Ann
01-11-2007, 10:31 PM
Wow those are some very severe flucuations in numbers. I wonder if all those bp meds are not acutally fighting against each other..........
Have you tried to use natural aids to help lower and regulate your pressure such as certain foods, and herbs? I've literally found that cinnamon helps lower pressure. 1/2 teaspoon a day. Garlic pills will also provide some assistance.
Have you tried to use natural aids to help lower and regulate your pressure such as certain foods, and herbs? I've literally found that cinnamon helps lower pressure. 1/2 teaspoon a day. Garlic pills will also provide some assistance.
Eyvdav
01-12-2007, 10:02 AM
Thanks for responding. I will try the cinnamon and garlic. I'll let you know.
Eyvdav
01-12-2007, 03:44 PM
I will try the breathing exercise. I am to the point where I will try anything if could avoid changing meds again. I'll let you know. You people are so kind. I didn't think anyone would answer. Thank you.
Lenin
01-13-2007, 08:58 AM
Eyvdav,
Minoxidil was ORIGINALLY designed as a BP medication but they found it grew hair on bald men.
Thus it REALLY isn't a good choice for women, who usually don't find extra hair growth a "plus."
Ask your doctor for a sustitute.
Minoxidil was ORIGINALLY designed as a BP medication but they found it grew hair on bald men.
Thus it REALLY isn't a good choice for women, who usually don't find extra hair growth a "plus."
Ask your doctor for a sustitute.
Eyvdav
01-13-2007, 10:07 AM
Thank you Lenin,
I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday and intend to do what you suggested. I do not want to devote my life to hair removal. I am overwhelmed to find people who care enough to try to help. Thanks
I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday and intend to do what you suggested. I do not want to devote my life to hair removal. I am overwhelmed to find people who care enough to try to help. Thanks
Eyvdav
01-13-2007, 07:43 PM
Eyvdav,
Minoxidil was ORIGINALLY designed as a BP medication but they found it grew hair on bald men.
Thus it REALLY isn't a good choice for women, who usually don't find extra hair growth a "plus."
Ask your doctor for a sustitute.
I wondered if you know of a drug that my doctor might consider as a substitute?
Thanks,
Werewolf Granny
Minoxidil was ORIGINALLY designed as a BP medication but they found it grew hair on bald men.
Thus it REALLY isn't a good choice for women, who usually don't find extra hair growth a "plus."
Ask your doctor for a sustitute.
I wondered if you know of a drug that my doctor might consider as a substitute?
Thanks,
Werewolf Granny
Eyvdav
02-10-2007, 10:10 AM
Hi, sorry I took so long getting back but I only saw the doctor this week. First, I think the deep breathing helped. It's hard to know when you are on so many medicines. Same thing with the cinnamon and garlic how can you know what's working. Would still like to hear from someone who's on minoxidil, I think I'm the only one in the world taking it for blood pressure. My doctor did not want to take me off it in spite of the hair growth because my numbers are good. Thanks for your help.
Lenin
02-11-2007, 09:37 AM
I think I'm the only one in the world taking it for blood pressure.
I think so TOO. Maybe I can talk my doctor into it because I could use a little more "fullness" on top.:D
Ask your male doctor if he'd take something that shrank his penis to treat his hypertension. The man is a cretin...get a new doctor.
We go to doctors to help SOLVE our problems, not to create NEW ones.
Wilma,
If you are dropping to 89/42, that's a sign of overmedication. Just stop the mioxidil and get a month-long average of resting BP readings. What is that average? If it's below 140/90, then you can safely and wisely have a minoxidil-free life.
<Send the unused pills to your doctor's WIFE...around the time of the full moon.>
I think so TOO. Maybe I can talk my doctor into it because I could use a little more "fullness" on top.:D
Ask your male doctor if he'd take something that shrank his penis to treat his hypertension. The man is a cretin...get a new doctor.
We go to doctors to help SOLVE our problems, not to create NEW ones.
Wilma,
If you are dropping to 89/42, that's a sign of overmedication. Just stop the mioxidil and get a month-long average of resting BP readings. What is that average? If it's below 140/90, then you can safely and wisely have a minoxidil-free life.
<Send the unused pills to your doctor's WIFE...around the time of the full moon.>
Eyvdav
02-11-2007, 09:57 AM
Lenin, thanks for your help. I have read a lot of your posts and you seem very knowledgable. I appreciate it.