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What Could Cause High Bp,blood Clot And Bleeding?
My Dr.started me on generic Equip for severe cramping of my feet,calves and hands.Since the first night I started taking this I Have been awakened gagging on quarter size blood clots,on the third day after brushing my teeth It was like flood gates opened.blood everywhere,for 45 mins.went to ER.My blood pressure has always been around 110/60,was 141/93.The ER Dr.said it was not the meds.I think it is.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Hypertension is a known adverse of this drug, encountered in up to five percent of the patients. For this reason, I would recommend discussing with your attending physician on the possibility of switching to another drug for restless leg syndrome, like pregabalin or gabapentin, which do not cause any rise in blood pressure values.
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Dr. Ilir Sharka
Hypertension is a known adverse of this drug, encountered in up to five percent of the patients. For this reason, I would recommend discussing with your attending physician on the possibility of switching to another drug for restless leg syndrome, like pregabalin or gabapentin, which do not cause any rise in blood pressure values.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
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