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What Are The Effect Of Stopping Medication For High BP?
I have been in recoverey for 4 1/2 years for druds and alcohol. When I was in Rehab I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, they put me on Lisinopril 10 Mg and HCTZ 12.5. Since then I have lost 44 pounds and quit smoking, and am currently being treated for sleep apena on cpap. I have been noticing when I take the medication that my akelis tendons hurt and my calves constantly cramp. So when I stop taking it this doesn't happen as much. But this morning my BP was 139/89. Without taking the meds. what should I do?
Fri, 1 Jul 2016
Hi,
It is not a good idea to stop blood pressure medications without your doctor. It can cause elevated blood pressure.
Most probably your complaints are from side effects of HCTZ, I would advise you to talk with your doctor about the possibility of withdrawal of it or changing your medications. There are many blood pressure medications available, so it is possible to find a medication for every patient which doesn't cause side effects for that patient.
You are doing quite well with your lifestyle, but don't discontinue the medications, talk with your doctor to change the medications.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
It is not a good idea to stop blood pressure medications without your doctor. It can cause elevated blood pressure.
Most probably your complaints are from side effects of HCTZ, I would advise you to talk with your doctor about the possibility of withdrawal of it or changing your medications. There are many blood pressure medications available, so it is possible to find a medication for every patient which doesn't cause side effects for that patient.
You are doing quite well with your lifestyle, but don't discontinue the medications, talk with your doctor to change the medications.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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