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What Causes Tiredness And Sleeplessness While On Lisinopril And Felodipine?
my dad is 103 and is on 4 blood presure meds. lisinopril 40, felodipine 10, hctz 25, and carvedilol 3.125. all 1xd. he is tired all the time and cant walk far without having to rest. also takes tamslosine .4 and finasteride 5. and gets ups o many times at night he often doesn t sleep well. i am researching all thesse meds and trying to find out what to ask his doc about. he has a strong heart....pb avag. 180/80 and it goes up and down daily. his body is wearing out but his mind is sharp. HELP IF YOU CAN OFFER ANY THOUGHTS
Fri, 24 Mar 2017
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I am glad that your 103 year old dad is able to walk and does not have major health issues inspite of uncontrolled systolic hypertension and prostatic hypertrophy. Tiredness and reduced sleep are common in seniors like him and may be worsened by the diuretic.
Check his serum Potassium and if it is low normal, he may it plenty of different colored fruits and vegetables.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I am glad that your 103 year old dad is able to walk and does not have major health issues inspite of uncontrolled systolic hypertension and prostatic hypertrophy. Tiredness and reduced sleep are common in seniors like him and may be worsened by the diuretic.
Check his serum Potassium and if it is low normal, he may it plenty of different colored fruits and vegetables.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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