HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Headache Followed By Numbness In Arms When Suffering From Hypertension?

my 44 year boyfriend was hospitalized in November with a bad case of hypertension (due to a lot of emotional stressors) . He has been taking medication that makes him feel weak, exhausted, and with painful legs - to name some of his symptoms or side effects of the medication nisedipine. His doctor prescribed a different drug last week: hydralazine. He felt better right away but then by about the 3rd day he experienced a big headache and then his arms became completely numb. He thought he might be experiencing a stroke. The emergency doctor did not apparently know what was going on with him.
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

There are different types of anti hypertensive molecules which act differently on kidney, vasculature and other receptors and associated with various ill effects. The hydralazine is known to provoke headache, body cramps and weakness in many of the cases. In my clinic, I do recommend to gradually increase the dose of the new molecule rather than giving complete therapeutic dose since beginning.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Headache Followed By Numbness In Arms When Suffering From Hypertension?

Hello, There are different types of anti hypertensive molecules which act differently on kidney, vasculature and other receptors and associated with various ill effects. The hydralazine is known to provoke headache, body cramps and weakness in many of the cases. In my clinic, I do recommend to gradually increase the dose of the new molecule rather than giving complete therapeutic dose since beginning. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon