i have an urgent question. I am taking blood pressure pills and tonite I took it but I forgot that I did and I just took another one... how dangerous is this or am I just over reacting?
2007-01-27 16:56:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hi Ryan's girl, I'm a retired pharmacy assistant, what is the name of the medication and the dosage? How far apart did you take them? It depends on the medication and dose if it could cause a problem or not. How do you feel other than being anxious about taking 2 doses? any dizziness? weakness? racing heart? You can email me through this site.
2007-01-27 17:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happens all the time. You should be fine. Continue with your normal dose tomorrow and write it down "DONE" on your calender. Try not to rise out of a sitting position too fast or you may experience dizziness. This will pass. Relax and don't drive for now. The emergency room will do nothing but monitor you for thousands of dollars. Everything will be OK. If you experience chest pain or shortness of breath; these are symptoms that warrant an ER visit. Have a nice weekend.I walk around 80/40 lol and still make urine with no symptoms. Like I tell others, "Treat the patient;not the monitor"
2007-01-28 01:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are over reacting, but I would take my blood pressure again before going to bed, and when you get up in the morning. And maybe even skip your morning pill. But keep checking your blood pressure every four hours. If it dips, then you may need to call the nurse.
2007-01-28 01:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ikeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not having any ill effects or feeling faint or nauseous by now, you're probably ok and out of the woods.
It's always best with any prescription medication that, when you miss your dose, DO NOT double up...it's better to simply miss a turn and just wait until the next time a dose is due.
2007-01-28 01:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, one extra dose won't hurt. If your pharmacy is open, you could call and ask them. Some insurance companies have nurses on call to answer questions. Be careful that you don't get up too quickly and don't move too quickly for the next few hours. If you get dizzy or start feeling bad, dial 911 to be safe.
2007-01-28 01:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by TeriR 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband takes blood pressure medicine and he says that his don't affect him in a bad way if he accidentally takes two.
Just to be on the safe side I do suggest calling your doctors office and voicing your concerns to the on call doctor.
2007-01-28 01:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by cmssko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound extreme, but if I were you, I'd stick my finger down my throat and get rid of it.
Your pressure may drop too low if you don't. Or, if that sounds too extreme, call an emergency room and ask for advice.
Good luck, dear.
2007-01-28 01:01:06 · answer #7 · answered by Cynthia D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS YOU NEED TO CONTACT THE E.R AND TELL THEM BECAUSE TAKING THAT MANY B.P. PILLS CAN CAUSE YOUR B.P TO BOTTOM OUT AND THEN YOU COULD GO INTO SHOCK OR EVEN A COMA, OR WORSE.........
2007-01-28 01:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by needing to know 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
drink plenty of water and fruit to dilute the effect...
It may have effects so keep a look out.
2007-01-28 01:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋