Blood pressure has been high such as 175 over 110 for nearly 2 weeks, at this point in time have no medical coverage and doctors won't take time to do anything but lower blood pressure medicine. Have been mixiing 2 diffrent types of blood pressure medicine together to try and get it down.
2007-08-02 05:19:32 · 4 answers · asked by miss w 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Blood pressure medication work on a variety of methods:
1. diuretics...make you pee....kidney releases more fluid
2. beta blockers....slow the heart rate
3. calcium channel blockers ...weaken the contracton of the heart
4. and nitrates dialate blood vessels
so taking medication that work in the same way can potentiate the effect. Even taking two diffent kinds...lets say beta blockers and nitrate together can cause issues.
Symptoms would include general weakness, dizzyness, syncope , death.
All medcations should be adminstered with a doctors knowlegde and active care...if your not getting the attention you need ... try a new doctor.
2007-08-02 08:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didnt say what meds you're on but it is not a good idea. Two drugs which are harmless separately can be dangerous when combined, it really isnt worth the risk. If you say what drugs they are specifically it might be easier to answer in more detail.
2007-08-02 05:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A great question to ask your pharmacist.
2007-08-02 05:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON"T DO THAT! ask your doc first!
2007-08-02 05:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by emokid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋