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Suggest Medicines To Treat High Blood Pressure That Does Not Cause Shortness Of Breath

Posted on Fri, 8 Mar 2019

Question: i am having side effects from my high blood pressure medicine, especially shortness of breath...my lungs,heart and blood arteries and sinuses were all tested and nothing was found that could cause the shortness of breath. i may be allergic to the medicine but my doctors think i am crazy and do not know what i am talking about...is there a heart medicine that does not cause shortness of breath...thanks XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern and would like to tell you that before giving you an alternative medicine it’s important that I should know which medication you are currently taking.

So kindly give me the names of the medications which you are taking presently.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (28 minutes later)

i was taking losartan and metoprolol...at present i am taking hydralazine

they all have the same side effects

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello...

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

From the medical point of view, I would like to be very clear that metoprolol in some patients can cause breathing problem that to more in patients with the history of bronchus asthma. But Losartan and hydralazine do not causes breathing difficulties.

However, if you still are not convinced you can try amlodipine for blood pressure control. Amlodipine is very safe and does not cause breathing problems.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (26 minutes later)

i checked the forms i get from the pharmacy whenever i get a new or refilled prescription, all of them say they can cause shortness of breath and/or trouble breathing including amlodipine which i also take..i know there is a drug that does not cause any of the side effects because i was given that several times whenever i had a stress test or a procedure checking my heart..it brought my blood pressure down in seconds. i wasn't supposed to have seen that monitor...i believe the drug companies do it this way so the doctors can order more procedures which make them more money...

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If you follow this approach then it will be very difficult for you.

With all due respect sir, if you don’t have faith in the healthcare system or doctors and why are you wasting your time and money. You can help yourself.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana