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What Causes Leg Numbness While On Hydralazine?
hydralazine...10 mg....3 tablets per day.... been taking this drug for a week after 2 trips to hospital with high blood pressure. WAs awakened at 5 AM with numbness in legs and hands. got up and moved around and numbness is almost gone. Am I taking too much of this Drug? Also have been taking Valsartan 160mg for some time. Should I contact my doctor about this problem?
Wed, 6 Jun 2018
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Hydralazine is known to cause effect of nerves resulting in numbness. If so, immediate consultation of treating doctor is advised. You may need change of dosage, drug or supplementation of vitamin B6.
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Hydralazine is known to cause effect of nerves resulting in numbness. If so, immediate consultation of treating doctor is advised. You may need change of dosage, drug or supplementation of vitamin B6.
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