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Suggest Medication For Hypertension That Has Less Side Effects
Question: I have tried different high blood pressure medicine, such as amlopidine, Lorsartan, lisinopril and metoprolol.
The side effects such as dizzyness, disorientation are too much for me. Are they any other medicines that
I have tried that may work for me. I am 65 years old asian man. I am 5 ft 7in. and 146 lbs.
The side effects such as dizzyness, disorientation are too much for me. Are they any other medicines that
I have tried that may work for me. I am 65 years old asian man. I am 5 ft 7in. and 146 lbs.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
There are many blood pressure medications, so we usually find appropriate medication for each patient. If you had side effects from Amlodipin, you can try Lercandipin, which newer medication from the same group. In case of Lisinopril, there are other medications such as Enalapril, Benazepril, Perindopril, Ramipril. Also there is another group of medications, such as Moxinidine.
But at first you should find out if your complaints are really side effects of the medications, or just complaints caused by hypertension itself. Usually a person can't have side intolerance to all medication, it never happens.
Dizziness and disorientation are very rare effects of Amlodipin. It may be caused rather by blood pressure decrease than Amlodipin.
So I would advise you to discuss with your doctor more carefully your complaints.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Please, find the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
There are many blood pressure medications, so we usually find appropriate medication for each patient. If you had side effects from Amlodipin, you can try Lercandipin, which newer medication from the same group. In case of Lisinopril, there are other medications such as Enalapril, Benazepril, Perindopril, Ramipril. Also there is another group of medications, such as Moxinidine.
But at first you should find out if your complaints are really side effects of the medications, or just complaints caused by hypertension itself. Usually a person can't have side intolerance to all medication, it never happens.
Dizziness and disorientation are very rare effects of Amlodipin. It may be caused rather by blood pressure decrease than Amlodipin.
So I would advise you to discuss with your doctor more carefully your complaints.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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