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I taking the range of A B C D drugs for high BP and want to cut down. any suggestions anyone?

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pat81257
pat81257

I am 65 years and on so many drugs which I know is making me feel quite unwell most of the time.

 My GP first started me on a Ace inhibitor  Perindopril 8mg then the rest followed... Bisoprolol 2.5mg, Calcium channel blocker Amlodipine 10mg and Directic Indapamide 2.50mg also on Levothyroxin 125mcg for underactive thyroid.

I stick to a Gluten, wheat and dairy inolerant "healthy diet" without doubt and I walk everyday. I also add supplements to my diet.

I want to cut down on these awful drugs before they kill me!!!!

 

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  • g.90572
    g.90572 pat81257

    Posted

    The Mediterranean diet is considered the healthy diet for high blood pressure
    • pat81257
      pat81257 g.90572

      Posted

      Hi g..

      Thank you for your advice, yes, I agree with you.

      As I am Gluten wheat and dairy intolerant I tend to eat as much fruit and veg that I can. I juice dark green cale and any veg every morning Organic when possible.

      I eat only chicken/turkey, stay off sugar and drink homemade kefir (see online) 

      I just don't understand what is going on with my BP.

      Best wishes Patx

  • 7878
    7878 pat81257

    Posted

    you are being wrongly prescribed the vasodilator (at uk licenced dose of 2.5mg) Indapamide as a diuretic. See my post

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/diuretics-in-hypertension-and-indapamide-error-nice-pathway-523586

    I suggest you try Valsartan 80mg with 25mg (half a tablet use a pill cutter) Chlortalidone (take 50 mg for the first two days only due to the long half life) (+ the Levothyroxin) and drop the rest. If that does not reduce your BP enough add in Indapamide 1.5mg slow release (also called MR for modified release) not the 2.5mg.

    Check your electrolytes and kidney function and uric acid ideally do both blood tests and a 24 hour urine creatinine clearance test so you have your base values before and after taking diuretics watch your sodium and potassium levels carefully by regular blood tests before the change ideally do a voiding dairy for 48 hours before starting and record your blood pressure and pulse.

    Consider the other options as to the possible cause for example renal artery stenosis, blocked arteries, adrenalin etc

    • pat81257
      pat81257 7878

      Posted

      Hi 7878.

      Wow a lot to take in. Thank you so much for your help.

      I am seeing my surgeon today for another problem concerning  increased, continuous pain after right sided bowel surgery eight years ago.  Then I shall see my GP so will definatly have a chat with him.

      Though 69 years old I don't like this getting old lark.

      Thanks

      Pat

       

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