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Can I Take Eltroxin And Betacap Together?

Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2013

Question: i am on eltroxin 100mg. if i take betacap 10mg , will it go along ,,,,,or i feel causes a dip of my alreday low BP i am taking sibelium(flurizine) 10mg with betacap 10mg. is it ok for alreday low blood pressure patients(100-110/80-90), whn am lareday taking eltroxin each mornning. does the milligrams count (10mg or 5 mg)of sibelium have any effct on in its intake with betacap.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer: No problem Detailed Answer: Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic There is unlikely to be any significant effect on your pressure Nor any problem with the other medication The dose Propranolol (Betacap) has a wide range – 20 to 320 mg! - you are having a minimal dose... Good luck Take care Wishing all well God bless

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (27 minutes later)

allrite thnx doctor.but i had asked 5mg sibelium + 10mg betacap 10mg sibelium +10mg betacap, which of these is a better combo and why? these medications i was taking coz of the migraine, but why do i feel lethargic and lack of body and mind activeness through the day .i feel heavy of my body and lack of focussing , dizzi al d day along.is it ok to have such a feeling. and i take it that thyroid medication will not interfere with either betacap.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Doses need to be tailored to individual Detailed Answer: Hi Both the medicines, especially, sibelium can cause lethargy and 'lack of activeness' / Poorly treated thyroid (hypothyroidism) is also likely for this. Thyroid medication will not interfere with betacap 10 mg of sibelium and 10 mg or more of betacap is better Adult dose of sibelium is 10 mg / you can restrict to 5 mg only - because of the side effects. Betacap is subjected to first-pass metabolism in liver and hence a larger dose is beneficial Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (10 minutes later)

thnx , so i should continue with my dosage of 10mg sibelium in the night and 10mg betacap mornning and evening (20mg daily).plus 100mg of eltroxin in the mornning. so how long(weeks ) do i continue with sibelium and betacap so that there is not much side effects .if incase i feel inactive coz of supoosedly low bp wht do i do. as of now i take coffe to get me going.......

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: You are right - continue Detailed Answer: Hi The medicines are for prevention (prophylaxis) / they have to be continued for several months; at times for years, until symptom-free for long… Give reasonable time – say about a month / usually, the side effects wear off / If you could not tolerate the side effects, consult your neurologist and attempt to change the regime Coffee in moderation is good for fatigue and headache too Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (10 minutes later)

thnx doctor. am really much relieved now. i would be starting with my daily walks and exercise to keep a relaxed mental state.as am pursuing my phd , i need to focus and i guess this will help me to maintain.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Good luck Detailed Answer: Hi Diversion / concentration / and focussing on issues - by themselves help Yoga, relaxation exercises, biofeedback - help You are well / you will be well All the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar