Anyone alergic to Sulfa Drugs? Help

[Tick Tock]

How did you talk your Dr. into using Maxide? Sulfa allergy is a specific contraindication. I asked my PCP to just try a low dose of HCTZ and she just about laughed at me. My Dad was also allergic to sulfa and took hydrochlorothiazide without problems. I bet I could too but can't talk the Dr. into trying it (even using my father's history).

Any other ideas?

[sunnybear1962]

Originally Posted by Tick Tock

I am very allergic to Sulfa drugs. I am interested in learning how other people with hypertension have managed to bring their BP down. What meds have worked, not worked, etc.

Also, I am very interest if anyone allergic to Sulfa has effectively used hydrochlorothiazide.

Thanks for the help.

So far, I am using 32mg/day Atacand (an ARB) and am titrating Cardura (an alpha blocker)up to 8mg/day (I'm currently at 4mg/day). This has yet to have any lowering effect on my BP.

[This message has been edited by Tick Tock (edited 09-25-2003).]

im allergic to sulfa antibiotics but i do take lozol (water pill) for the past 5 years. and dont seem to have a problem with it. i got hives from the antibiotic just 2 weeks ago.

[zip2play]

I was going to suggest chlorthalidone, but a double check revealed that it, TOO, has a cross-sensitivity with sulfa drugs.

[akjoha]

Originally Posted by Tick Tock

I am very allergic to Sulfa drugs. I am interested in learning how other people with hypertension have managed to bring their BP down. What meds have worked, not worked, etc.

Also, I am very interest if anyone allergic to Sulfa has effectively used hydrochlorothiazide.

Thanks for the help.

So far, I am using 32mg/day Atacand (an ARB) and am titrating Cardura (an alpha blocker)up to 8mg/day (I'm currently at 4mg/day). This has yet to have any lowering effect on my BP.

[This message has been edited by Tick Tock (edited 09-25-2003).]

Yes I discovered I am allergic to some sulfa drugs, one I believe that is used for bladder infection, ended up with passing a kidney stone and kidneys barely working.As for HCTZ, I can take it, as have been for a long time. I only take 25 mg per day. I tried other diuretics and the electrolites were all depleted in my body, cramps in the muscles, yawning all the time, ect!