What Is The Remedy To Get Rid Of Weakness And Tiredness When On BP Medication?
Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Question: My mother 93, takes 3 blood pressure medicines and she feels tired weak and discouraged
Her urine smells strong She has low vision and risks going completely blind so
I intend to take her blood pressure for the next days
Metropolol 25 mg
irbesartan 150mg
nefedipine ER 60mg i tab a day with lunch
She also takes Lorazepan .5 x 3 times a day
Tecta 40mg for a queessy feeling in the morning (morning sickness)
and synthroid .125
Correction
Metropolol 25 mg TWICE a day
Irbesartan 150 MG TWICE a day
Brief Answer:
Requires Evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to XXXXXXX , Thanks for sharing with us.
She is a hypertensive and has Hypothyroidism too.
Her vision problems can be due to
1. Age related Cataract.
2. Hypertensive Retinopathy.
Weakness , tiredness can be a result of Hypertensive Nephropathy (Kidney involvement due to hypertension) , that can result in Anemia , leading to tiredness and weakness.
I would like to know her , current Blood pressure and pulse rate. And would like to see her ECG , Xray And Blood investigations.
In case , you have not got them done , or they are old , i suggest following workup:
1. Haemogram
2. Kidney Function Test
3. Liver Function Test.
4. Xray Chest
5. ECG
6. Fasting Lipid Profile
7. Fasting Blood Sugar
8. Urine Routine & Microscopy.
Get her Fundus (eye examination) for retinopathy , if there can be treated by a surgery , if her cardiac condition permits.
In case , we find any anemia , we will look for it's cause , and if it is due to kidney involvement , we can give treat that also.
Metoprolol is a good medication for Hypertension and Heart , i always prefer to add drugs like Enalapril , Ramipril in best tolerated doses to my patient , as they are beneficial to heart.
Adding it would be based on her Kidney functions and Blood pressure recordings.
Also , i prefer to add Tab Aspirin to my patients with hypertension especially at this age.
You may discuss with your doctor to consider these two drugs.
I hope i am able to solve your query , you may ask me if you have any query.
Good Luck.
Brief Answer:
Great Decision.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend ,
I am glad you have decided to get her tests done.
When you get the reports , attach them and send a query with my name. I will be happy to read her reports , and help her
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What Is The Remedy To Get Rid Of Weakness And Tiredness When On BP Medication?
Brief Answer:
Requires Evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to XXXXXXX , Thanks for sharing with us.
She is a hypertensive and has Hypothyroidism too.
Her vision problems can be due to
1. Age related Cataract.
2. Hypertensive Retinopathy.
Weakness , tiredness can be a result of Hypertensive Nephropathy (Kidney involvement due to hypertension) , that can result in Anemia , leading to tiredness and weakness.
I would like to know her , current Blood pressure and pulse rate. And would like to see her ECG , Xray And Blood investigations.
In case , you have not got them done , or they are old , i suggest following workup:
1. Haemogram
2. Kidney Function Test
3. Liver Function Test.
4. Xray Chest
5. ECG
6. Fasting Lipid Profile
7. Fasting Blood Sugar
8. Urine Routine & Microscopy.
Get her Fundus (eye examination) for retinopathy , if there can be treated by a surgery , if her cardiac condition permits.
In case , we find any anemia , we will look for it's cause , and if it is due to kidney involvement , we can give treat that also.
Metoprolol is a good medication for Hypertension and Heart , i always prefer to add drugs like Enalapril , Ramipril in best tolerated doses to my patient , as they are beneficial to heart.
Adding it would be based on her Kidney functions and Blood pressure recordings.
Also , i prefer to add Tab Aspirin to my patients with hypertension especially at this age.
You may discuss with your doctor to consider these two drugs.
I hope i am able to solve your query , you may ask me if you have any query.
Good Luck.