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Taking Spironolactone For High BP. Have Pressure In Chest And Top Of Head, Numb Limbs, Trouble Sleeping. Reason?
I am currently taking spironolacton 50 mg a day to control my high blood pressure; which is under control. Currently I have slight pressure in my chest and top of my head. For the past month or so I keep waking with numb limbs . I am having trouble sleeping because of this. Recent EEG with my primary was normal. But why am I even right now feeling this pressure in my chest along with very dry mouth? I am scheduled to see Neuro in a month.
Hi, spiranolactone is expected to cause excess of potassium in the blood and related side effects. In this case you may need to have a change of the anti hypertensive drugs. so that there may be no increase in the electrolytes. So i advise you to consult your doctor for change in the drug. Thank you.
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Taking Spironolactone For High BP. Have Pressure In Chest And Top Of Head, Numb Limbs, Trouble Sleeping. Reason?
Hi, spiranolactone is expected to cause excess of potassium in the blood and related side effects. In this case you may need to have a change of the anti hypertensive drugs. so that there may be no increase in the electrolytes. So i advise you to consult your doctor for change in the drug. Thank you.