Hi, my name is PatriciaAnn! BP meds changed. Fingernails have gone black.

PatriciaAnn

About 5 weeks ago a locum GP in Spain changed my BP meds to Olmesartan/Amlodipino/Hidroclorotiazida 40mg/5mg/12.5mg as my other med was not controlling my blood pressure. Since then I have gradually felt very unwell with breathing problems, dry cough, palpitations, pains in chest, headaches, dizziness, feeling weak, nausea etc. Today I removed my nail polish on my fingernails to find they have gone black. Last Friday I was admitted to hospital where my heart and lungs were given extensive tests but they were fine. Having read the side effects of this combination med I am convinced I need to get it changed. Hoping to see GP tomorrow.

Albus_Alumni

Hi @PatriciaAnn and a warm welcome to the community.

That all sounds very worrying, I'm sorry you're going through that all, it cant be fun. I'd strongly suggest calling 111 asap, as a matter of importance please, just to be on the safe side.

Albus_Alumni

Excellent catch there @Carpy I wrongly assumed they were back in the UK!

Mary_Scope

Hi @PatriciaAnn and welcome to the community!

That sounds serious, I really hope you are okay. As Albus and Carpy said above please call 112 just to be on the safe side. I hope your GP appointment goes well tomorrow and you get some answers☺️