would taking lonox/lomotil for diarrhea affect my voiding and swell me up really bad? i have to take the lonox for the chronic diarrhea from the mestinon pills i take for my preexisting illness, and i have noticed that when i started these my feet have swollen so bad to where they hurt and i try to take the diaretic at night as well as the pressure pills but it doesnt matter even when i drink lenty of water. any suggestions? real serious answers please
2006-09-06 17:46:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Is the diuretic a prescription pill or an over the counter one?
I don't know how bad your blood pressure is, but I suggest that you see another doctor. Taking 3 seems to be kind of excessive.
Do you also have high cholesterol? Does your doctor know that your feet swell, because he needs to give you a different diuretic. Take the diuretic in the morning instead of at night this way you're abt to eliminate more often.A little swelling is ok, but if your feet hurt you should really talk to your physician ASAP
2006-09-06 17:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow.
I sure would talk to my doctor about all these prescriptions. I think you are a walking test tube.
See if you can do some of this through diet modification. Controlling your BP is essential (I take Doxasin and Lotensin and a daily baby aspirin) but see if there is some way to avoid some of these other pills. Lomotil is normally effective and doesn't have that many side effects, but it was never intended to be used as a permanent drug.
You really need to talk to your doc and see if this is the right approach to treating your conditions. You might also want to see about spreading out the dosages throughout the day or staggering some of them if that is feasible. Lomotil should only be taken as needed.
2006-09-06 17:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to lay off a bit of water..diaretics are to help you flush out the excess water and relieve the swelling, you are defeating the purpose when you are loading up on water. Thats what the hyrdrochlorithiazide is a water pill. I take that plus 2 other bp meds. Reducing any added salt will help too, salt retains water, while your body needs some it is enough what is found naturally in food, so dont pour it on and lay off the chips and pretzels.
2006-09-06 17:52:29 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were u i would make an appointment with the doctor, ask them why your taking 3 different types of blood pressure pills, and hydrochlorothiazide. ask the doc also the questions your posting here. you'll get a much better response!
good luck!
2006-09-06 17:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only really consider two things trolling. 1- Saying something inflammatory, not to make a point, but just to get a reaction. 2- Pretending to be the other side to make them look bad. Most of what goes on here is 2. Let's face it, I say inflammatory things all the time. But I am making a point.
2016-03-17 09:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so am I and I hate it. My blood pressure can go up to 190 over 98 but was 170 over 90 yesterday. I have a heart rate of 49...super active.... apparently hereditary .... there seems to me so much fear over high blood pressure.... I am not so sure that we can naturally vary... a lot.... I have tons of energy.... ???
2017-03-18 12:30:49 · answer #6 · answered by Doreen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your doctor on all of this. Some medicines have as a side effect that they impede urination; if you start on a new medicine and notice this (or any other) unexpected effect, discontinue it until you consult with your doctor.
2006-09-06 17:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋