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I Am 72, Male With High Blood Pressure Controlled By

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Posted on Mon, 27 May 2019
Question: I am 72, male with high blood pressure controlled by meds. I was diagnosed with renal insufficiency 2004, but all tests have remained steady. I have restless leg syndrome. I am in ok condition and relatively active other than being overweight (237 lbs. 5'11"). I take allopurinol 150 mg 2/day, amlodipine 2.5 in am, carvedilol 25 mg 2/day, Losartan-HCT 100-25 in am, a low dose asprin in pm and Pramipexole .5 mg 3 at dinner. My concern is that I find it almost impossible to stay awake and functioning after 7 PM.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Suggestions to avoid early sleepiness explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

I already reviewed the medication that you see taking.

None of them cause excessive sleep.

So, your symptoms do not seem to be related to side effects of the medications.

I have some suggestions to help you with the early sleep.

I suggest taking a vitamin D supplement.

Vitamin D deficiency may cause sleepiness.

I also recommend to exercise daily.

I suggest to avoid heavy meals in the evening.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Am 72, Male With High Blood Pressure Controlled By

Brief Answer: Suggestions to avoid early sleepiness explained below. Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern. I already reviewed the medication that you see taking. None of them cause excessive sleep. So, your symptoms do not seem to be related to side effects of the medications. I have some suggestions to help you with the early sleep. I suggest taking a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D deficiency may cause sleepiness. I also recommend to exercise daily. I suggest to avoid heavy meals in the evening. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.