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| BP - Blood Donation | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am on amlodipine 5mg 1-0-1, for last 9 months. I have diagnosed to have BP of 150/100 for 7 ...
A: You should be able to donate blood safely with your BP in the 130's. Even with a blood pressure,in ...
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| hypertension meds | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I tried many hypertension meds but have to stop because of side effects. I tried a "natural" ...
A: You can take it with (ideally, in the middle of) your meals. That way it will be admixed with your ...
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| blood pressure/kidney disease | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Dr. Falkinburg, My husband had high blood pressure for years and now it is under control with ...
A: Your husband has serious kidney disease and he needs, very much, to be under the care of a good ...
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| One kidney very HBP | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Currently I am on 150 mg Tenormin & blood pressure is still high. Blood test & echogram have been ...
A: Benadryl is an antihistamine medication used to treat allergies. It has no place in the therapy of ...
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| I am 23 years old male and I have high blood pressure | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 years old male and couple a weeks ago I found out that I have a high blood pressure.I have ...
A: Good to hear from you again. Xanax is a mind altering very addicting medication that has no place ...
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| Can mild hypertension be caused by blockage | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am taking 10mg Enalapril because my blood pressure was between 120 & 130 over 70. Other meds are ...
A: First, blood pressures of 120-130/70 are smack dab normal and require no treatment. Therefore, the ...
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| I am 23 years old male and I have high blood pressure | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 years old male and couple a weeks ago I found out that I have a high blood pressure.I have ...
A: There are two kinds of hypertension, primary (which is the most common) and secondary (which is ...
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| One kidney very HBP | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Currently I am on 150 mg Tenormin & blood pressure is still high. Blood test & echogram have been ...
A: It is certainly possible for an individual in their 70's to have a narrowing of the artery to the ...
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| Not High Blood Pressure? | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I posted previously under the title Hypertension. On the urging of my chiropractor, I've seen an ...
A: I do live in Fl.. I retired here from Virginia in 1998 and live in Naples. I volunteer in a clinic ...
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| Not High Blood Pressure? | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I posted previously under the title Hypertension. On the urging of my chiropractor, I've seen an ...
A: Good to hear from you again. The blood pressures that you listed above are within the normal range. ...
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| renal artery stenosis | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Three weeks ago my blood pressure went to 160/101. After many tests (include ultrasound/doppler) my ...
A: Your symptoms are due to neither your medication (which is an OUTSTANDING antihypertensive ...
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| Hypertension? | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I'm a 29 yr old female, 5'11, 158 pounds. I've been seeing a chiropractor for a herniated disk and ...
A: Hypertension is to the arterial vascular tree as traffic is to roads. The more traffic, the faster ...
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| hypertension medication | 3/11/2008 |
Q: So far I tried Exforge, amlodypine, topprol and altace, and I had to stop because of side effects. ...
A: Altace is an excellent antihypertensive medication and is essentially devoid of side effects. It is ...
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| Lisinopril | 3/10/2008 |
Q: After experiencing several side effects due to taking Lisinopril, my doctor "finally" took me off ...
A: Lisinopril is a GREAT antihypertensive medication. It's so great that I take it myself and have for ...
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| pain | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I'm on Diovan HCT 320/25mg but my blood pressure was still running 145/100 so my doctor added toprol ...
A: If you have arthritis, one would anticipate that one would experience joint pains frequently. And ...
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| Statin in hypertensive | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I m hypertensive/52 years Indian on Tenormin-100 Losartan 100 Amlodipine 10 with all normal lipids ...
A: Metoprolol and tenormin are NOT the same drug. However, they are both cardiac specific beta ...
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| Blood pressure | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am 50,no health issues. I give blood on a regular basis,and the bp reading are always in the ...
A: Yes! It is quite normal for the blood pressure to fall to well within the normal range. It has ...
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| decreased Egfr on Ramipril | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again!.I hope you are well. (I'm 38 fit and have no medical problems.) I was ...
A: Good to hear from you again. First, The estimated GFR is a terrible test and is grossly inaccurate. ...
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| Hypertension, Preeclampsia | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Falkinburg, this is a long one so bear with me.. I am a 29 year old Caucasian female 5'8 200 ...
A: First, itching scalp, depression, fatigue and inability to lose weight are unrelated to your ...
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| BP rises | 1/28/2008 |
Q: You have previously answered a question for me thankyou. I've been on 20mg of Zanidip for 2 years , ...
A: I have never heard of zanidip and it is not in my drug database so I cannot comment on that ...
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| hypertension, hypothroidism, anxiety attacks | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 53 year old female, non smoker ,not overweight, non drinker and have been an avid ...
A: you have essential hypertension. It begins in the 30's and 40's and has no cause. Anxiety is NOT a ...
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| Diabetes and microalbumin with occ hypertension | 1/20/2008 |
Q: sir I am Diabetic (occ BP)patient since 5 years and inspite of metformin treatment 3 times 500 mg ...
A: I am a nephrologist not an endocrinologist or diabetic expert. However, your microalbumin is ...
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| Blood p | 1/19/2008 |
Q: my bp was 125/55 is this low high??? i feel fine not dizzy or anything its even in this range after ...
A: Your blood pressure is NORMAL! The upper limit of normal is 140/90 and I like to keep blood ...
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| Diffrence in diastolic BP readings | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I'm from the UK, hopefully you can shed some light on my query (its causing me great concern). I'm ...
A: If your Dr. is auscultating your blood pressure with a mercury manometer device with your left arm ...
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| alcohol and hypertention | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am a non smoker and in good health for my age. What you define as a "high intake of alcohol' as ...
A: Alcohol abuse is an uncommonly recognized cause of hypertension and badly aggravates existing well ...
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| white coat hypertension | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Dr. Falkinburg, My husband's blood pressure is always high when he has it taken at the doctor's ...
A: "White coat hypertension" is a fairly common phenomenon and is NOT associated with the usual ...
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| HTN meds | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing some side effects from an 80mg dose of Diovan. Leg cramps mostly, but vague ...
A: I have never seen the symptoms that you describe as a consequence of diovan therapy. Nor are these ...
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| 20 yo old male with severe hypertension | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Falkinburg, I am a 20 yo male who has been diagnosed with severe hypertension currently i have a ...
A: Essential hypertension (high blood pressure that has no defined cause) is extremely common, usually ...
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| Lisinopril | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I am a female 44, 5'10" and weigh 150 pounds. My blood pressure all of sudden went high 160/100. I ...
A: Glad to hear that the lisinopril has worked. And you are quite right, it worked too well. So, you ...
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| clonidine and toprol | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have recently been changed to Benicar 20mg. HCTZ 12.5. and 320 mg of Verapamil. I take clonidine ...
A: Tachycardia is only seen with ACE inhibitors or with ARBS if the blood pressure falls. It is a ...
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| clonidine and toprol | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have recently been changed to Benicar 20mg. HCTZ 12.5. and 320 mg of Verapamil. I take clonidine ...
A: I don't think that you are on enough clonidine to have any effect on your blood pressure. The dose ...
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| BP change | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I am a 50 yr. old female, non-smoker 150 lbs, but recently gained 20 pounds due to unhealthy eating. ...
A: Ordinarily, hypertension is asymptomatic. That is why it is called the silent killer. However, ...
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| Stints & Blood Pressure Medication | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I was taking a high blood pressure medication called Metoporal and after my first stint surgery I ...
A: First, no beta blocker CAUSES stents to fail. Therefore, metoprolol would NOT CAUSE a stent to fail. ...
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| Stints & Blood Pressure Medication | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I was taking a high blood pressure medication called Metoporal and after my first stint surgery I ...
A: First, I'm going to assume that you are referring to a coronary artery stent, not a ureteral stint ...
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| Severly elevated blood pressure | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I sure hope you can help us. My mom has minears disease and high blood pressure. Both are controlled ...
A: Sometimes the growth on the adrenal gland only produces adrenalin intermittently and therefore one ...
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| Severly elevated blood pressure | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I sure hope you can help us. My mom has minears disease and high blood pressure. Both are controlled ...
A: Your mother's hypertension needs to be evaluated. There are diseases that can cause hypertension. ...
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| amlodine induced swelling | 10/27/2007 |
Q: This is with regard to my eldest brother who is 67 years old hypertensive. He was on Atenolol 100 ...
A: Swelling is the most common complication of amlodipine therapy. Lowering the dose is the most ...
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| HBP Metoprolol | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Falkinburg, I am a 46 yr old female, 5-6, 135 lbs with high blood pressure. I have been taking ...
A: This is not at all unusual for one's BP to gyrate around at the beginning of treatment. You ...
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| BP Monopril Lisonipril and Benadryl | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am 40yrs old and use 1 benadryl to help me sleep 2-3 nights a week. Are there any bad interactions ...
A: I trust that I interpret your question correctly in that you are NOT taking BOTH monopril and ...
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| hypertension | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am 64. I had temporal vasculitis in 2006 and was treated with steroids. That time I developed ...
A: The usual antihypertensive protocol and one that has worked for decades is the following: 1. Start ...
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| BP | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am 37 male, regular habits. I have been controlling my BP with 2.5 mg Amlodipine+25mg Losartan, ...
A: Viewing blood pressure as "traffic" and blood vessels as "roads" will allow you to conceptualize the ...
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| hypertension | 10/7/2007 |
Q: i am treating my patient with hydrolozine for her hypertension. her blood pressure came down now her ...
A: Can I assume that you are a physician??? Hydralazine is a potent vasodilator that has been around ...
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| Stress and Blood Pressure | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Falkinburg: I need to interview an expert for my science fair project. Here are my questions: 1. ...
A: 1. The average blood pressure, over the years, has decreased because patients are now more ...
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| Lowering blood pressure | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My blood pressure averages about 120/80 on 5mg of Lisinopril. I'd like for my diastolic to be ...
A: I stand by what I said. Obesity, is NOT, is NOT a CAUSE of hypertension. Your doctor is WRONG! ...
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| Lowering blood pressure | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My blood pressure averages about 120/80 on 5mg of Lisinopril. I'd like for my diastolic to be ...
A: Being overweight is NOT a cause of hypertension but, as you say, certainly, can aggravate existing ...
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| Measuring BP; Donations | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I've got two questions - 1, I've been put on a calcium channel blocker to reduce my hypertension. ...
A: Let me address #2 first. High blood pressure is associated (actually causes) a variety of serious ...
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| no consistent BP readings/many meds | 9/28/2007 |
Q: 14 years ago I was diagnosed with acute nephrotic syndrome. In 2 years it was in remission and I ...
A: You are quite right, clonidine is fought with side effects especially sedation and dry mouth. It is ...
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| Worried about retinopathy | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I am a 50 year old female who has just been diagnosed with hypertension (was 177/88). I am on 100 ...
A: I am going to assume that you are NOT diabetic. Your headaches and hypertension are probably ...
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| no consistent BP readings/many meds | 9/27/2007 |
Q: 14 years ago I was diagnosed with acute nephrotic syndrome. In 2 years it was in remission and I ...
A: Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a life long disease that requires medication FOREVER. It is ...
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| Hypertension | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am 37, male, non-smoker, regular habits. I was diagnosed with primary hypertension(hereditary)of ...
A: Meticulous blood pressure control is extremely important and a medication like losartin (an ...
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| Hypertension | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I am a type 2 diabetic and currently seeing a specialist at the Cole eye institute at the Cleveland ...
A: Hypertensive retinopathy, in the absence of hypertension, is not likely. Many of the changes of ...
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| HBP drugs | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I had to reduce the Toprol because of fatigue (side effect). Now the dose of 50 Mg/day does not ...
A: Cozaar is an antihypertensive medication that blocks the effects of a substance called angiotension ...
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| dizzy | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I am having problems with dizziness. It happens when I stand up, and sometimes when I put my hands ...
A: It sounds like you have "orthostatic hypotension" that is, a precipitous drop in blood pressure when ...
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| uncontrolled bp | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Sir, my elder brother aged 67 years has hypertension and was on tenormin 50 cozaar 100 amlodipine 5 ...
A: It is unnecessary to use divided doses of the medications you describe above. They all have long ...
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| aldosterone/hypertension | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am 60 years old, 5'9", 140 lbs. I was diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism at about age 30, and have ...
A: None of the medications that you have taken are known to RAISE the blood pressure. The fact is that ...
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| leg swelling | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I am male-48 years on Atenolol-100 losartan-100 Amlodepine 10 mg and BP is well controlled. Last ...
A: No, it is not serious. Swelling of the leg or legs is a common side effect of amlodepine, ...
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| Lisinopril Side Effects | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Lisinpril side effects are shown to include possible stomach pain. Can you explain if this effect ...
A: Lisinopril is such a great medication that I take it myself! Lisinopril and ALL OTHER ACE ...
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| Treatment of hypertension | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am 37 male Indian, non-smoker, fairly regular food and exercise habits. I was diagnosed with ...
A: First of all, you should not be treating yourself. There is an old saying in medicine that he who ...
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| High BP and diabetes | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I had been taken VASOTEC(10) for more than 7 years, recently, I experienced occasional trembling/ ...
A: What I previously told you was true but irrelevant in your case. Tenormin is excellent for your ...
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| High BP and diabetes | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I had been taken VASOTEC(10) for more than 7 years, recently, I experienced occasional trembling/ ...
A: There are absolutely no cases in the medical literature in which vasotec administration resulted in ...
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| my query | 8/18/2007 |
Q: Respected Sir, I am male 51 years on Tenormin 100 Cozaar 100 Norvasc Lozol My reports are normal ...
A: First of all, your blood pressure is NOT sufficiently controlled on your present blood pressure ...
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| my query | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Respected Sir, I am male 51 years on Tenormin 100 Cozaar 100 Norvasc Lozol My reports are normal ...
A: I have never heard of arkamin and it's not in my computer program. If you can get my the correct ...
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| HBP and Blood Donation | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Sir, Can a person/50 yrs with High BP on medicines like cozaar Norvasc and Tenormin donate blood ...
A: It's good to hear from you again. Yes. Patients with hypertension on the medications you describe ...
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| Possible High Blood Pressure | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of questions that perhaps you could enlighten me on. I am a 43 female who is 5'10" ...
A: First, you should understand that your low blood pressure in the 50's was a aberration, often due ...
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| hypertension and cycling | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I am a 66 year old male and am a long time sufferer of hypertension on norvasc (calcium chanel ...
A: I need you to follow up and answer some questions. 1. What is your blood pressure on these ...
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| Echocardiagram | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I am a 51 year old female with a history of white coat hypertension. My blood pressure is normal at ...
A: Klonapin is NOT going to effect the outcome of your echo. This test (one of the few tests that ...
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