I am 71 years old. About 10 weeks ago my blood pressure went suddenly up to183/87 and went to ER. Doctors did CT scan x-rays blood work and found every thing normal. They just gave me anti anxiety medication and sent me home. Also me contact a cardiologist. The following week I was quite normal and my bp was never more than 130/80. Following week contacted cardiologist as a precaution. He suggested to take Carvidilol 6.25my/Lisinopril 5mg/Simvastatin 25mg/Aspirin81mg. This is when all the trouble started with lightheadedness chest pain shortness of breath and I became more sick than I was before taking these medications. When I complained he changed to Bystolic 5mg. This made it worse by lowing down the heart beat to 43. These beta blockers caused me so much problem that I requested him to give other medications like HCTZ. Now I am on HCTZ 25 mg. BP stays around 140/77-pulse around 60 but I feel chest pain two hours after taking and bp shoots up in the night off and on. Please help me with your comments and suggestions. Thanks.
2015-04-20 05:38:50
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How are you? It is good that the initial diagnostic test results were normal. I understand your concern regarding the symptoms and while side effects from medications may be responsible further evaluation may need to be done. It is best that you discuss this with your doctor and you update any new symptoms that you experience for proper management. Change in medication or dosage may be indicated. Regular BP monitoring and lifest
2015-04-20 05:39:11
