Change in blood pressure meds

Wibbles
Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,541 Championing
in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
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
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    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
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,778 Championing
    Unfortunately we can't provide medical advice as we aren't medical professionals.
  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Online Community Member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    Hi @Wibbles don't just check with your Doctor check with the chemist as well. x
  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,541 Championing
    edited January 2023
    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
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    How frustrating @Wibbles :( I would also recommend talking to your GP if you're not sure! or 111 NHS if needing advice quickly  :)
  • WelshBlue
    WelshBlue Online Community Member Posts: 770 Championing
    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
    Starlingbird Online Community Member Posts: 168 Empowering
    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
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,541 Championing
    edited January 2023


    I am now taking

    Atenolol 50mg tablets AND Candesartan 4mg tablets

    Is it normal to be prescribed 2 different blood pressure tablets? 
  • Starlingbird
    Starlingbird Online Community Member Posts: 168 Empowering
    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
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,541 Championing
    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
    Cartini Online Community Member Posts: 1,107 Trailblazing
    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 :s

  • Starlingbird
    Starlingbird Online Community Member Posts: 168 Empowering
    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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