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Change in blood pressure meds

Wibbles

My blood pressure meds have been changed from atenolol to cadesartan to try to lower my blood pressure from 165/90
I see on line that care needs taking when taking naproxen!
I take naproxen daily and am concerned about the interaction
Should I be concerned?

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bg844

You should always consult with your GP with issues in regards to your medication. If it’s prescribed I would say there’s nothing to worry about but it’s against the forum rules.

durhamjaide2001

Unfortunately we can't provide medical advice as we aren't medical professionals.

SueHeath

Hi @Wibbles don't just check with your Doctor check with the chemist as well. x

Wibbles

I cannot even collect my meds - the chemist is understaffed and they cannot hand out prescriptions with no pharmacist !

I have enough to last until Monday

L_Volunteer

How frustrating @Wibbles

I would also recommend talking to your GP if you're not sure! or 111 NHS if needing advice quickly

WelshBlue

I would echo your GP is the place to go ... my hypertension was a personal battle for mine.

He's tried so many different medications. It took about 18 months, a few horrible side effects and a scare with Beta - Blockers (allergic reaction)

Now a triple combo has the monitor sitting at 130/80 at most check ups

Good luck and don't worry about what you read - doctors always weigh up any risk against clinical need

Starlingbird

Wibbles said:

I cannot even collect my meds - the chemist is understaffed and they cannot hand out prescriptions with no pharmacist !
I have enough to last until Monday

You can speak to any pharmacist about drug interactions, it doesn't have to be at the pharmacy that is dispensing your meds. It's a pharmacists job to understand pharmaceuticals and they are generally more informed than GPs. I always discuss any new drugs with a pharmacist, then go back to my GP if I have any concerns.

Wibbles

I am now taking

Atenolol 50mg tablets AND Candesartan 4mg tablets

Is it normal to be prescribed 2 different blood pressure tablets?

Starlingbird

Similar drugs can work in slightly different ways. Your doctor prescribes drugs for you as an individual, I don't think there's anything such as 'normal' as we are all so different. IMHO, I would strongly suggest that you speak to a professional (such as a pharmacist) as they will be able to explain the difference between the drugs you have been prescribed and will either reassure you or suggest you go back to your GP.

Wibbles

Starlingbird said:

Similar drugs can work in slightly different ways. Your doctor prescribes drugs for you as an individual, I don't think there's anything such as 'normal' as we are all so different. IMHO, I would strongly suggest that you speak to a professional (such as a pharmacist) as they will be able to explain the difference between the drugs you have been prescribed and will either reassure you or suggest you go back to your GP.

Thanks - it does appear to be working - my heart beat has reduced (I struggle to get it above 100 now - even when on the excercise bike) and my heart flutters have reduced considerably

Cartini

Wibbles said:

I am now taking
Atenolol 50mg tablets AND Candesartan 4mg tablets
Is it normal to be prescribed 2 different blood pressure tablets?

I`m taking 4 different tablets, one of which twice a day (I can`t remember the dosage):

Indapamide, Amlodipine, Perindopril and Doxasozin (this is the one taken twice a day).

These were prescribed by a Nurse Practitioner, up from 2 types of tablet when prescribed by a Dr.

For me, it doesn`t matter how many tablets I take, there is no cure / remedy for whitecoat syndrome - so my blood pressure is always up when I go for a blood pressure reading

Starlingbird

Wibbles said:

Starlingbird said:

Similar drugs can work in slightly different ways. Your doctor prescribes drugs for you as an individual, I don't think there's anything such as 'normal' as we are all so different. IMHO, I would strongly suggest that you speak to a professional (such as a pharmacist) as they will be able to explain the difference between the drugs you have been prescribed and will either reassure you or suggest you go back to your GP.

Thanks - it does appear to be working - my heart beat has reduced (I struggle to get it above 100 now - even when on the excercise bike) and my heart flutters have reduced considerably

I'm glad to hear your meds seem to be working, Wibbles👍 That's great news!

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