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Are Rapid Heart Rate And High BP Normal After Taking Naltrexone For Opiate Addiction?
Question: Yes. I have had 1 shot of Naltrexone for opiate addiction 2 wks ago. I had two small strokes in XXXXXXX Iam now having rapid HR ( over 100) and high BP 180/110. Iam only 46 years old, Iam taking Linisipril , a diuretic , toprol and clonidine . I just now took my reading and it is 90/58 and heart rate 81. I dont know whats going on . Can you please help?
100 mgs 2xdaily of Topril, 1mg 3x daily Clonidine,20 mgs 1xdaily linisipril, thyazidine 50 1xdaily,1xdaily325 aspirin. gabapentin3xdaily300 mgs ea., as we speak my blood pressure has jumped to 154/94. HR 98. Please advise what is going on with this up then down
100 mgs 2xdaily of Topril, 1mg 3x daily Clonidine,20 mgs 1xdaily linisipril, thyazidine 50 1xdaily,1xdaily325 aspirin. gabapentin3xdaily300 mgs ea., as we speak my blood pressure has jumped to 154/94. HR 98. Please advise what is going on with this up then down
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing is typical for patients who suffers from opiate adiction. Moreover since you have had two previous stroke attacks you may experience BP liability.
If you were my patients I would recommend to stay calm and to continue with actual treatment. As long as the BP is between 90/60 to 140/90 mmHg you shouldn't worry because it's within normal range.
If the BP is arround 155/95 mmHg you should take an extra pill of clondidine to lower it within normal range.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing is typical for patients who suffers from opiate adiction. Moreover since you have had two previous stroke attacks you may experience BP liability.
If you were my patients I would recommend to stay calm and to continue with actual treatment. As long as the BP is between 90/60 to 140/90 mmHg you shouldn't worry because it's within normal range.
If the BP is arround 155/95 mmHg you should take an extra pill of clondidine to lower it within normal range.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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