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Is Felodipine Safe And Effective In Treatment Of Hypertension?
I just started taking felodipine 2.5 mg. I was diagnosed with early stage hypertension, (bp range 134/80 - 140/90). I am shocked that I was diagnosed with this. I am a very active 57 year old. What can I expect from this drug? I am very energetic and love to work out...especially running after work. Will this drug bog me down? I m scared I will gain weight and get bloated. Is that likely to happen? I can t handle being lethargic...is that likely?
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
dear,
first of all there is no need to worry since ur blood pressure range is well within pre hypertensive stage , according to latest edition of harrison.
secondly this medication is a very low dose well tolerated medication for b.p. but i will suggest that with dietary modification u can very well reduce ur blood pressure,like low salt / high fibre/low fat-oil/ high complex carbs and a lot of exercise and thus u can control ur b.p. easily and that also witout medication.
hope my answer will help u.
thanks
first of all there is no need to worry since ur blood pressure range is well within pre hypertensive stage , according to latest edition of harrison.
secondly this medication is a very low dose well tolerated medication for b.p. but i will suggest that with dietary modification u can very well reduce ur blood pressure,like low salt / high fibre/low fat-oil/ high complex carbs and a lot of exercise and thus u can control ur b.p. easily and that also witout medication.
hope my answer will help u.
thanks
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