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I have been very sensitive to many BP pills over the last couple of years. The only one without side effects for me is Losartant but it has failed to reduce my high BP. The last BP pill added was Bisoprolol 6 months ago - diastolic BP has reduced well but not the systolic BP and unfortunately my kidney function has plummeted 9 points from eGFR 45 to eGFR 36 whilst being on the Bisoprolol. At today's renal appointment, the Bisoprolol was stopped and I have to start taking Doxazosin tomorrow. Getting panicky now with eGFR kidney function having dropped by so much so quickly and now fear what the Doxazosin will do too. Between a rock and a hard place now.
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RHGB MrsO-UK_Surrey
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If you have traded messages you would know of her background and wide knowledge of her conditions as she is a long term contributer to this Forum.
MrsO-UK_Surrey derek76
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MrsO-UK_Surrey derek76
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The new Doxazosin BP pill seems to be working as my BP reading today was 152/58 followed by 154/54. Better than my usual 200 systolic. However, my pulse is 85 which is high for me especially after the beta blocker which I came off last week had reduced it to very low at around 50. Very aware of heartbeat too, particularly when returning to bed after a night time trip to the bathroom - it was thumping. I've emailed the renal consultant for some reassurance. Hope you're doing ok, Derek.
Miss_JMA MrsO-UK_Surrey
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Each person responds differently to each drug so you just need to keep trying to find the right drug. Hopefully you can find a doctor that is patient and willing to help you find the treatment you need. Best wishes.
MrsO-UK_Surrey Miss_JMA
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The new pill started today is about the 8th one in the last couple of years. Really crossing everything that it works to reduce my blood pressure now without any too nasty side effects so that I can tolerate it, but mostly praying that my kidney function doesn't deteriorate any further - I only have one anyway!
All the best to you in your search for successful treatment.
diazy MrsO-UK_Surrey
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Some BP drugs affect some people in ways that don't bother others - but best you know what the possibilities are - your pharmacist is the expert here.
If your kidney situation was from the drug - hopefully it will right itself in a short while.
Are you having any swelling in your ankles? If so You may wish to consider homeopathy - for me it works wonders - and no side effects.
Also areyou drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily - its a big help to keep kidneys functioning well. A multivitamin with zinc also.
Hopefully when you are well informed (by your pharmacist/homeopath) your worry will decrease substantially - wishing you well.
MrsO-UK_Surrey diazy
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I only have one kidney, having had one removed as a youngster but the remaining one has served me well for very many years.......until an auto immune, inflammatory condition remained undiagnosed for so long that I had to resort to Ibuprofen to cope with horrendous pain. Either the uncontrolled inflammation or the Ibuprofen must have damaged the kidney as I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Blood pressure then started climbing very high, possibly due to the low functioning kidney or to some serious family health worries.
I don't have any swelling in my ankles, as long as I stay away from several of the BP drugs.
I drink about 5 glasses of water daily. I'm interested in hearing about your recommendation for multivitamin and zinc but will have to check these out for compatibility with my medications first and also whether safe for my kidney.
It sounds as though you are being treated successfully and I hope that continues for you.
louis84642 MrsO-UK_Surrey
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