I have had high blood pressure for years, even with medication it would not go down. Over a year ago I joined Curves for Woman and since my blood pressure has been going down. Two days ago I went to the doctor for the results on the cholesterol test. My blood pressure is now 120 over 68. My doctor tells me I have to stay on medication for the rest of my life. Some time ago I was told by other doctors I could get off meds when it goes down I lose more weight. Who is right. I don't like being on prescriptions for life. I think prescription drugs are dangerous, and am afraid of what the end result will be.
2006-12-16 01:12:13 · 14 answers · asked by Jojo 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Your blood pressure is normal on medication. ON MEDICATION. If you go off of the medication, your blood pressure will go up. Stay on the medication. And keep working out at Curves. Follow your doctor's advice.
Prescription drugs, used properly, are safe and effective. Uncontrolled blood pressure is dangerous. Complications include, but are not limited to, heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
And don't seek medical advice on Yahoo Answers. You will likely get bad information from some 12 year old posing as a doctor.
2006-12-16 10:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by Amy P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.
2016-05-17 21:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blood pressure you listed is a very good pressure, but this is likely caused by the medication doing it's job, getting off of the meds could cause a stroke or damage your vision or any number of medical problems due to your pressure rising back up. If you do still want to try to get off of the medicine, do it under a doctors supervision.
2006-12-16 10:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by dwm5_62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably should stay on them since your doctor said that you should. He probably wants to make sure that your blood pressure remains normal. It could go up and the medications will keep it in the normal range.
Ask your doctor about the side effects of the medication and see what his response is.
2006-12-16 01:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why you were placed on the medication in the first place. Do you have congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy? Sometimes even if the blood pressure is fine, the drugs have other protective effects. It may also depends on the type of drug, for example some types of drugs like ace inhibitors are used not only for blood pressure, but given to kidney patients to prevent their kidney disease from worsening. You need to sit down and discuss your options with your doctor and get a better undertstanding of why you are on what you are on.
2006-12-16 13:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by minidoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your blood pressure at present is very good, well done!
My suggestion is seek another professional medical opinion -
get a second opinion. In my opinion no-one should be on medication that is not required, but to be wise, do yourself a favour and get a 2nd opinion!
Relieve stress or better still, avoid it if you can. By going to gym, what to go girl! Low fat diet too - keep moving doll!
2006-12-16 11:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on working to lower your blood pressure!
I agree with your doctor about staying on your meds. I have high blood pressure, too. I am working on lowering my weight and keeping my cholesterol and blood pressure down. I am on meds for those. I will probably be on these meds for the rest of my life, too.
It's a small 'price' to pay to stay healthy. The alternatives are not pleasant. (stroke, heart attack, etc.).
So, keep up the good work and stay healthy! You are giving yourself a longer and healthier life! Good for you!
2006-12-16 01:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STAY ON MEDICINE - DO NOT STOP. You are not a doctor and you do not want to mess with your blood pressure - ESPECIALLY if you are working out. It is a thin blade you walk on and you can cause very serious problems if you try and manage your medicine without any medical knowledge. Please do not take that risk. Talk to your doctor.
2006-12-16 01:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by Isabel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever your choice might be, you should not , in anyway, immediately stop your blood pressure meds without proper consult. It may be detrimental if you suffer the 'rebound effect' that most antihypertensive drugs have. Ask your doctors about this before stopping.
2006-12-16 01:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by dzzy21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
=( sorry to hear that. It must be hard to stay on med for life. If I were you, I would go to a lot of doctors and check. If the majority of the doctors say you can get off, I would get off, but just in case I would have the medicine in my pocket.
2006-12-16 01:21:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋