This is a revision of my previous question. I have been taking Benicar HCT for well over a year. I have occassional dizziness and drowsiness. (I know that it is from this medication because it says so on the side of the bottle.)
How long are these side effects suppose to last?
If I'm supposed to have these for the duration of the treatment, is there a way to lessen their effects?
2006-11-13 12:08:48 · 3 answers · asked by Oklahoman 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
With regards to dizziness, it has been my observation of my own response that there are two different conditions. One is almost always postural and is benign. Being attentive to the possibility of dizziness, light-headed, fainting, and blacking out with change of position plus insuring adequate hydration and some salt intake is usually all that is necessary.
If you salt your food to taste and eat any processed foods, you should be getting enough sodium.
Some folks have reported they were able to increase their very low blood pressure by increasing their fluid intake (6-8 cups per day of any fluids is usually enough) to maintain adequate hydration and increasing their salt intake. Foods that are canned, pickled, processed or cured are high in salt. You can also drink 1/4 tsp of salt in a large glass of water to increase sodium.
Also, I would strongly advise you to stay away from Gatorade for I do not recommend the use of Gatorade or similar products. Even the ones that are low in sugar contain extra potassium which you may not need.
paaatches --Discussing your concerns with you physician is a must. Never change your dosage or stop taking your medication without your doctor’s approval. If something isn’t working out for you, you feel something is wrong then you get your doctor on the phone and you tell them what’s going on.
2006-11-13 12:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by paaatches 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Side effects should go away within a couple of weeks at the most. If you're still having side effects after a year they're not side effects they're reactions talk with your doctor as soon as possible.
2006-11-13 12:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by anjelfun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that the side effects are lost for ever in youe entrie life...if you can't identify easily wheather your in the trouble by the side effect.
Drink more Water as much as you can drink. That will help you bit...in way of reduce side effects.
2006-11-13 12:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by M.R.Palaniappa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this usually lasts for approx 10-14 days if it persists then think about changing. When i 1st went on them i felt a little spaced out, but it soon passed, now i have tried all kinds of meds and it is only prozac that actually worked for me. try stick with them, and hope u feel better soon.
2016-03-19 07:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you check your blood pressure regularly?
Check it while you are having a dizzy spell. You may be surprised how low it may get.
Talk to you doctor about dosing.
2006-11-13 18:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt have the effects that long..id talk to you doctor to see if they can change your prescription..your body should be use to it if youve been on it that long..
2006-11-13 12:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by Nikkib 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋