Taking plavix, lipitor, toprol and lisinopril. I think one of these is making me feel terrible, could it be?

Question

heart attack 5 weeks ago, stent placed in clogged coronary arterie

Answer 1

god it could be any of those, or the fact that you now have to take so many medications....i am so sorry. talk to your doctor and see if some changes can be made. get educated on your medications, their side effects and what to look for. stand your ground with your physician....there are always options.

Answer 2

These are pretty common drugs so the doctor or pharmasist should know of the typical interactions. That being said everybody reacts differently to drugs and I'm a great one for getting "that's not a possible side effect of that drug" from my doctors and yet when go off the drug so does the side effect. Is it safe to say you weren't on any of them before surgery? It's definitely harder to figure out if they all changed or were added at the same time. Others who have answered are right also in that you don't tell us what is feeling terrible. I take lisinopril, metoprolol (toprol but 2x daily) and an equivalent to lipitor and have no problems usually. We watch my creatinine level (kidney function) because of the lisinopril and I can't take a higher dosage of it without that problem. It and toprol can make you tired or sluggish, as can the surgery you had for a while.

So, sometimes a different med in the same class can work better for a person and sometimes dosage needs to be changed sometimes. Talk to your doctor about the specific problems you are having.

Answer 3

Sometimes you can take a while to get used the med and other times you may need the whole thing changed. With your History you really need the meds you are but there are some other options you can discuss with your doctor. Do you check your pulse and blood pressure often? It could be that both are dropping to low or may not be controlled by the toprol and lisinopril. Lipitor has some common "yuck" feeling side affects too. Call your doctor and see what he/she thinks. With the seriousness of your diagnosis you should ALWAYS call your doctor with ANY and All concerns you have for your health. Even the slightest change in your "feelings" could be more than you think.

Answer 4

Unfortunately, you have to be more specific. Each of these medications have many side effects.

I'm guessing you probably feel weak and lightheaded, which is a combination of the toprol and lisinopril. These two drugs lower your blood pressure. Have you measured your blood pressure lately? If it is below 90/60, you may need to call your cardiologist for an adjustment.

Also remember that you just had a heart attack. It takes time to feel better again. You are going to have generalized fatigue. However, trust your instinct--if you feel that something isn't right, call your physician!

Good luck!

Answer 5

Be aware that ALL drugs are toxic, polite for poison, and will cause side effects. Check the info sheets that come with your drugs. Work very closely with your doctor, use the telephone rather than waiting for an appointment; talk with the pharmacist.

I had been taking the first thee drugs you mention for a year after my heart stents, going to the gym three days a week and started to get pain in left leg when I laid down in bed; felt like a charleyhorse.

I went off the drugs when my cardiologist said that the drugs were not the problem as it was only one leg. I do supplements that are specific for the blood system.

Red Yeast Rice, Vitamin E, Fish Oil DHA, Co enzyme Q10, L-Carnitine, D-Ribose, Magnesium, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and EDTA in honey which is a chelator to remove the plaque.
Chelation means to grab the plaque and remove it gradually.

Now my leg pain is gone and I have good stamina as I walk every morning for thirty minits.

Answer 6

To say you "feel terrible" does not really give specific enough information, but even with specific symptoms you really need to get with your doctor to have it checked out.

I am also on several drugs following a heart attack in May due to clogged coronary arteries. From my research about them, both from the web and the instruction sheets distributed with them, it is clear some follow up lab tests are in order with some of those drugs. For example, my doctor took me off of one of the drugs you listed because it was decreasing my kidney function.

I strongly suggest you get an appointment with your doctor in the near future if you do not already have one scheduled. When you see the doctor ask about a "renal panel" blood test.

I definately would not stop taking any of the drugs without discussing it with your doctor first.

Answer 7

I take all of those for a few years now. I found the toprol will make you feel tired and weak.
I had 4 heart attacks and 5 stents and you are going to feel horrible after a heart attack for some time. it could take a couple of months before you feel strong again. Good luck and visit my site for more information.

Answer 8

I had problems with lisinopril. It caused my bp to drop too low, so I was shaky, dizzy and faint til I got off it.

Answer 9

I take Lipitor currently & if I don't watch what I eat when I take it, I feel bad. Ask your dr if you could take Crestor instead.