BP Medication Side Effects
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I've never had a history of high blood pressure until recently. I've been put on Lisinopril 10 mg for one week and now changed to Lisinopril 10mg with Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5 because it wasn't dropping as low as the PCM wanted (128/90s). I've read a lot of horror stories of HCTZ causing severe visual problems such as closed-angle glaucoma and other vision losses. Has anyone experienced this with BP medications such as the one mentioned? Or any other severe side effects that contained HCTZ? It's almost as though if I just want to continue on the lisinopril 10mg itself and make dietary changes to avoid the possible side effects of the new medication.
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rocky31676 grapes1800
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However, glaucoma is not a side effect of HCTZ. The side effect of hctz are:
a light-headed feeling,
eye pain, vision problems;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum);
shortness of breath, wheezing, cough with foamy mucus, chest pain;
signs of electrolyte imbalance--dry mouth, thirst, drowsiness, lack of energy, restlessness, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, nausea and vomiting, little or no urine; or
severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
grapes1800 rocky31676
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Main concern is that I already have a case of cataracts, am myopic and have had double vision due to astigmatism. Was just worried that the HCTZ would cause more eye problems perhaps permanent ones that would be hard to differentiate between my current problems that I have.
rocky31676 grapes1800
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mike92384 grapes1800
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grapes1800...Rocky is right. HCTZ is a diuretic, but usually well tolerated.
There is another diuretic that's of good quality as well called Idapamide. If you're nervous of taking the HCTZ, ask your doctor about the Idapamide.
128/90's isn't all that bad, but the diastolic (bottom number) is a little high. It should be around 80.
When taking a diuretic there's always the chance of the potassium dropping. Ask your doctor about this. He/she will likely have you do a blood test every so often to make sure the potassium levels are ok.
Let us know how you get on.
grapes1800 mike92384
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I will do some research on idapamide and ask my doc about it. I had read that diuretics were usually bad and it could end up causing all the symptoms rocky mentioned as well as things like gout. Sounds rather troublesome.
mike92384 grapes1800
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grapes1800...Buddy, a lot of times people focus on the bad things when it comes to medications. I'm not saying you're doing this, but diuretics do have their benefits as well. If you're taking 12.5mg of the HCTZ, that's the usual dose..it's not that high. Remember, you only take the dose of diuretic 1x day, OR it can be combined into the bp pill. Some people take a diuretic even though they're not on bp medications. My diuretic is IN the pill...Coversyl Plus HD & it's the Idapamide.
While medicines do have their side effects, it doesn't mean you'll have them. I have a friend who stops taking medication even after 1 pill because he said it made him feel weird. He didn't give the medication a chance. I told him that one pill is NOT an instant cure; the medication has to be given a chance to do it's job, & he's not allowing that to happen by stopping after 1 pill. That was stupid on his part!
If you have questions about the diuretic, why not consult the Pharmacist. THEY are the specialists when it comes to medications.
judep57 grapes1800
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grapes1800 judep57
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You took the lisinopril htcz? Did your symptoms go away once you stopped? What are you on now? I'll be heading back to my PCM this Friday to discuss my options.
judep57 grapes1800
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