HAS ANYONE TAKEN HYDRALAZINE FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
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I have very difficult to treat high blood pressure due to allergic reactions to many BP medications. Out of some seven different BP drugs, Losartan Potassium has been the only one not to produce any discernible side effects. However, it does not control my high blood pressure on its own. I have just a sole kidney and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b and at my latest renal consultation today, my blood pressure was the highest ever at 240/110. Amazingly, my kidney function,eGFR at 44 was the best it has been for a couple of years (2 months ago 33) and the Creatinine was, as you would expect, with an improved eGFR also lower at 106. Unfortunately, I did not see my usual renal consultant today but another doctor who has decided to add a blood pressure drug called Hydralazine. I've looked it up and it is described as a strong drug only prescribed when other drugs have failed. Has anyone taken this drug successfully without side effects, please?
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mari86215 MrsO-UK_Surrey
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hi, I am also itching all over with losartam. Allergy meds dont seem to help. i didnt take it today but still itching. Should the itch stop the same day one stops?
wondering if it could be the omeprazole (for acid stomach)
Conns MrsO-UK_Surrey
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Many years ago I was on Hydralazine and in its day it was a very effective drug. More importantly with BP so high I would hope you have had it fully investigated. Avoid being treated solely bu rotating meds to find the right combination. get your GP to run frequent labs tests on U/E's to see what your sodium and potassium levels are running at. This test of course also includes kidney function. Post numbers if you can.