Topic: I just took my first ever dose of blood pressure medicine, fora.
Meta !Sober//iZs started this discussion 7 years ago #86,558
Carvedilol 6.25mg twice a day. Prescribed because despite losing 10lbs (down to 275!) my blood pressure is still worryingly high. I just swallowed it. A bit nervous. What should I be expecting?
Current BP is 150/101. I'll give you guys regular updates.
Current BP is 150/101. I'll give you guys regular updates.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 23 seconds later[^] [v] #991,707
You may get drowsy
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 42 seconds later, 1 minute after the original post[^] [v] #991,708
@OP
> Carvedilol 6.25mg twice a day. Prescribed because despite losing 10lbs (down to 275!) my blood pressure is still worryingly high. I just swallowed it. A bit nervous. What should I be expecting?
>
> Current BP is 150/101. I'll give you guys regular updates.
Why not take a beta blocker?
> Carvedilol 6.25mg twice a day. Prescribed because despite losing 10lbs (down to 275!) my blood pressure is still worryingly high. I just swallowed it. A bit nervous. What should I be expecting?
>
> Current BP is 150/101. I'll give you guys regular updates.
Why not take a beta blocker?
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 25 seconds later, 1 minute after the original post[^] [v] #991,709
Be sure you monitor you BP, a sudden drop could result in fainting.
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 43 seconds later, 2 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,711
Sorry.. I think it is.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,714
@991,708 (Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc)
If you had done, like, two seconds of Googling you would find it is, in fact, a beta blocker.
@991,707 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
I hope so. I've missed a lot of sleep lately and I need to catch up.
@991,709 (D)
I have my own blood pressure monitor (Omron BP760, purchased 2011) so I can check it whenever I want. The doctor said this is a tiny dose so hopefully I won't run into that. I've never fainted in my life.
If you had done, like, two seconds of Googling you would find it is, in fact, a beta blocker.
@991,707 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
I hope so. I've missed a lot of sleep lately and I need to catch up.
@991,709 (D)
I have my own blood pressure monitor (Omron BP760, purchased 2011) so I can check it whenever I want. The doctor said this is a tiny dose so hopefully I won't run into that. I've never fainted in my life.
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,716
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,717
@OP
> Carvedilol 6.25mg twice a day. Prescribed because despite losing 10lbs (down to 275!) my blood pressure is still worryingly high. I just swallowed it. A bit nervous. What should I be expecting?
>
> Current BP is 150/101. I'll give you guys regular updates.
How tall are you?
> Carvedilol 6.25mg twice a day. Prescribed because despite losing 10lbs (down to 275!) my blood pressure is still worryingly high. I just swallowed it. A bit nervous. What should I be expecting?
>
> Current BP is 150/101. I'll give you guys regular updates.
How tall are you?
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 20 seconds later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,718
@991,716 (D)
What bugs me is they kept asking me at the doctor if I had chest pains. I'm only 30. I'm too young to have a heart attack ?
What bugs me is they kept asking me at the doctor if I had chest pains. I'm only 30. I'm too young to have a heart attack ?
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) double-posted this 7 years ago, 22 seconds later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,719
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 18 seconds later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,720
@991,718 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
> What bugs me is they kept asking me at the doctor if I had chest pains. I'm only 30. I'm too young to have a heart attack ?
No your not.. It scares me too, but it can happen at any age.
> What bugs me is they kept asking me at the doctor if I had chest pains. I'm only 30. I'm too young to have a heart attack ?
No your not.. It scares me too, but it can happen at any age.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,725
155/104, pulse 109bpm - nothing seems to be happening yet. Actually it's a tiny bit higher now.
The cool thing about hypertension is it's asymptomatic so I feel just fine but also it's destroying my heart and arteries at the same time.
The cool thing about hypertension is it's asymptomatic so I feel just fine but also it's destroying my heart and arteries at the same time.
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Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,726
@991,718 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
A heart attack can happen at anytime, but yeah. You would have to be in pretty terrible shape. I hate answering doctor questions.
A heart attack can happen at anytime, but yeah. You would have to be in pretty terrible shape. I hate answering doctor questions.
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,727
@991,725 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
> 155/104, pulse 109bpm - nothing seems to be happening yet. Actually it's a tiny bit higher now.
Apart from you being obese. Is there any other cause of this high blood pressure? I wouldn't worry about that BPM not unless you are out of breath & have chest pain with it.
When I'm highly anxious mine goes up to 150 easy. When I'm on the drink my pulse is always 100-120ish even at resting. Mines at 60 right now.. Now I'm off the drink I can see the health benefits.
> 155/104, pulse 109bpm - nothing seems to be happening yet. Actually it's a tiny bit higher now.
Apart from you being obese. Is there any other cause of this high blood pressure? I wouldn't worry about that BPM not unless you are out of breath & have chest pain with it.
When I'm highly anxious mine goes up to 150 easy. When I'm on the drink my pulse is always 100-120ish even at resting. Mines at 60 right now.. Now I'm off the drink I can see the health benefits.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,729
@previous (Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc)
I'm a heavy (ab)user of caffeine and nicotine. Formerly alcohol too but I haven't had a drop in 362 days.
I'm a heavy (ab)user of caffeine and nicotine. Formerly alcohol too but I haven't had a drop in 362 days.
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Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) double-posted this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 22 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,731
20 minutes after the pill aaand…
151/105 pulse 98.
These pills are a fuckin joke ???
151/105 pulse 98.
These pills are a fuckin joke ???
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 24 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,733
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Medicine takes time, you may need to let them build up in your system. IDK, tho. I know a lot about several drug classes, but very little about BP medication.
Medicine takes time, you may need to let them build up in your system. IDK, tho. I know a lot about several drug classes, but very little about BP medication.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 31 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,737
@previous (D)
It says they may take up to 2 hours to kick in. I'll know it's working if I get below 130/85 which is the lowest I have seen.
157/102 what's the fucking point???
It says they may take up to 2 hours to kick in. I'll know it's working if I get below 130/85 which is the lowest I have seen.
157/102 what's the fucking point???
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Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 8 minutes later, 39 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,739
I'm a little cautious about saying this but 2 years ago I nearly died. My appendix ruptured and I was in a terrible way with pain etc, at first I thought it was food poisoning, I left it.. Until it got worse & I called an ambulance the next day, they were useless and told me I just had a 'belly ache' and had a go at me for calling an ambulance.. I told them I'm in pain, I even asked if it could be my appendix.. They said no, that I would be looking like I was in more pain if it was.. So they left and I waited it out.
That night the pain got worse and worse and I was very thirsty all the time and had a hard time walking.. I felt faint. I ended up holding my side rolling around in bed in agony, I told myself fuck this, this isn't a belly ache.. Called an ambulance and got rushed to hospital.. I got told I was very poorly but they didn't know what was wrong at first. They thought I may have an infection.
I drank so much water but didn't piss for 2 days I must have been so dehydrated. I was put on various IV drips and hooked up to a morphine IV machine.
Done tests and came back my appendix had burst and I had bad sepsis. I couldn't breathe properly.. My eyes were going yellow. I couldn't walk at all. My heart rate was 200bpm for 3 days straight, my body was shutting down. I overheard a nurse tell another doctor she was worried I'd have a stroke or heart attack.
I was operated on and now have a huge scar right down my abdomen. I was told I was the worst case they had performed surgery on, I had major blood poisoning.
When I woke up I had tubes everywhere in me.. Bags and tubes it scared me a lot. But I got better slowly.
I was told I was very poorly from the start & I acknowledged that I wasn't in control of my fate. I was at peace though. My dad died in that very same hospital a few years before.
So yes I believe in God. I believe I'd been given another chance at life. The appendix thing happened randomly and made me view life differently. Because next time I'm on my death bed I want to be at peace with myself knowing I've been a good person. That day could be anyday or night. So I choose to be the best person I can be now because there may not be a tomorrow.
That night the pain got worse and worse and I was very thirsty all the time and had a hard time walking.. I felt faint. I ended up holding my side rolling around in bed in agony, I told myself fuck this, this isn't a belly ache.. Called an ambulance and got rushed to hospital.. I got told I was very poorly but they didn't know what was wrong at first. They thought I may have an infection.
I drank so much water but didn't piss for 2 days I must have been so dehydrated. I was put on various IV drips and hooked up to a morphine IV machine.
Done tests and came back my appendix had burst and I had bad sepsis. I couldn't breathe properly.. My eyes were going yellow. I couldn't walk at all. My heart rate was 200bpm for 3 days straight, my body was shutting down. I overheard a nurse tell another doctor she was worried I'd have a stroke or heart attack.
I was operated on and now have a huge scar right down my abdomen. I was told I was the worst case they had performed surgery on, I had major blood poisoning.
When I woke up I had tubes everywhere in me.. Bags and tubes it scared me a lot. But I got better slowly.
I was told I was very poorly from the start & I acknowledged that I wasn't in control of my fate. I was at peace though. My dad died in that very same hospital a few years before.
So yes I believe in God. I believe I'd been given another chance at life. The appendix thing happened randomly and made me view life differently. Because next time I'm on my death bed I want to be at peace with myself knowing I've been a good person. That day could be anyday or night. So I choose to be the best person I can be now because there may not be a tomorrow.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,742
@previous (Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc)
Wouldn't it be easier for God to just heal your appendix directly? To me it seems more like the surgeons and doctors and ambulance and modern medicine and the hospital and all those tubes and medicines gave you a second chance ?
Wouldn't it be easier for God to just heal your appendix directly? To me it seems more like the surgeons and doctors and ambulance and modern medicine and the hospital and all those tubes and medicines gave you a second chance ?
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 46 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,743
@991,729 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
> I'm a heavy (ab)user of caffeine and nicotine. Formerly alcohol too but I haven't had a drop in 362 days.
I use snus.. But I'm about to quit that at some point as well.
Beta blockers work within 20mins to an hour usually and last 4 to 6 hours. They are relatively safe apart from bad asthmatics, the medication makes inhalers not as effective. Before I got prescribed propranolol another beta blocker I had to have an ECG test. I'm sure you have had one. I only take this medication when needed. It helps with anxiety symptoms like sweating, shaking etc.. The only negative side effect is if taken at higher doses it effects breathing, I start to wheeze a little.
> I'm a heavy (ab)user of caffeine and nicotine. Formerly alcohol too but I haven't had a drop in 362 days.
I use snus.. But I'm about to quit that at some point as well.
Beta blockers work within 20mins to an hour usually and last 4 to 6 hours. They are relatively safe apart from bad asthmatics, the medication makes inhalers not as effective. Before I got prescribed propranolol another beta blocker I had to have an ECG test. I'm sure you have had one. I only take this medication when needed. It helps with anxiety symptoms like sweating, shaking etc.. The only negative side effect is if taken at higher doses it effects breathing, I start to wheeze a little.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 49 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,746
@previous (Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc)
We're at 46 minutes now and... 150/102, pulse 101bpm.
Total bullshit.
> the medication makes inhalers not as effective.
I find that hard to believe considering the medicine doesn't actually, like, you know, do anything.
We're at 46 minutes now and... 150/102, pulse 101bpm.
Total bullshit.
> the medication makes inhalers not as effective.
I find that hard to believe considering the medicine doesn't actually, like, you know, do anything.
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 51 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #991,747
@991,742 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
> Wouldn't it be easier for God to just heal your appendix directly? To me it seems more like the surgeons and doctors and ambulance and modern medicine and the hospital and all those tubes and medicines gave you a second chance ?
Absolutely not.. If I never had the burst appendix I would never have had the thought process I hold today, I would have learned and gained nothing.
It's just too worldly and obvious to suggest 'if god exists, why does he allow kids to die of cancer etc' and other examples.
Faith my friend.. I believe there is a reason for everything, God has a plan. If God allows bad things to happen it's because it's a part of his plan and I am greatful for all the bad things in the world because I trust God that he knows best and I would never judge his decisions.. Ever.
> Wouldn't it be easier for God to just heal your appendix directly? To me it seems more like the surgeons and doctors and ambulance and modern medicine and the hospital and all those tubes and medicines gave you a second chance ?
Absolutely not.. If I never had the burst appendix I would never have had the thought process I hold today, I would have learned and gained nothing.
It's just too worldly and obvious to suggest 'if god exists, why does he allow kids to die of cancer etc' and other examples.
Faith my friend.. I believe there is a reason for everything, God has a plan. If God allows bad things to happen it's because it's a part of his plan and I am greatful for all the bad things in the world because I trust God that he knows best and I would never judge his decisions.. Ever.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 15 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,750
Starting to feel tired, but this is probably because I'm actually pretty exhausted and it's getting late.
150/105, pulse 93. Slight drop in heart rate(?) but no drop in BP that I can see ?
150/105, pulse 93. Slight drop in heart rate(?) but no drop in BP that I can see ?
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,751
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 16 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,757
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Okay this is interesting: 146/101, pulse 91. It seems I'm starting to come down a bit.
I can't tell if it's because I'm less nervous about the meds, the meds are starting to take effect, or both.
I kinda want to take another one just to see what it actually feels like to have 120/80 and like 60bpm pulse. But I'm worried it's like one of those delayed onset things and I'll end fainting passed out on the floor with like a BP of 100/50 or some shit. Better start off small.
Okay this is interesting: 146/101, pulse 91. It seems I'm starting to come down a bit.
I can't tell if it's because I'm less nervous about the meds, the meds are starting to take effect, or both.
I kinda want to take another one just to see what it actually feels like to have 120/80 and like 60bpm pulse. But I'm worried it's like one of those delayed onset things and I'll end fainting passed out on the floor with like a BP of 100/50 or some shit. Better start off small.
tteh !MemesToDNA joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,758
I've taken Propranolol™ before, to treat high BP caused by (prescribed) stimulants. Works pretty well! Just be aware of other medications to avoid. FFS read the contraindications bit of the pamphlet in the box. :p
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,759
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
WebMD also has a tool where you put in the medications you're taking, then it shows you any possible interactions.
WebMD also has a tool where you put in the medications you're taking, then it shows you any possible interactions.
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Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,760
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,762
@991,758 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
What side effects did you have?
I feel conflicted about whether to tell the doctor about the fact I eat Nicotine™ lozenges like Skittles. A month ago I had a visit for blood work. I thought the nicotine and caffeine might have been spiking my blood pressure so I cold turkeyed off both for 7 days before the visit. It was absolute hell. I was an emotional basket case. Irritable and snappy at people. Splitting headaches. But even so I was still 160/110 for that doctor visit. Today's visit (where I finally gave up denying it and asked for BP medication) was also about that level. I had consumed copious quantities of nicotine and caffeine today and it was the exact fucking same as a visit where I had gone a week without either.
I was honest about my past drinking at least. My liver enzymes are normal btw!!!!
What side effects did you have?
I feel conflicted about whether to tell the doctor about the fact I eat Nicotine™ lozenges like Skittles. A month ago I had a visit for blood work. I thought the nicotine and caffeine might have been spiking my blood pressure so I cold turkeyed off both for 7 days before the visit. It was absolute hell. I was an emotional basket case. Irritable and snappy at people. Splitting headaches. But even so I was still 160/110 for that doctor visit. Today's visit (where I finally gave up denying it and asked for BP medication) was also about that level. I had consumed copious quantities of nicotine and caffeine today and it was the exact fucking same as a visit where I had gone a week without either.
I was honest about my past drinking at least. My liver enzymes are normal btw!!!!
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,763
It sounds like your issue is anxiety related.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,764
@991,760 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Well I got up to get a snack and I'm back up to 154/108 pulse 98. Definitely not in any danger of passing out soon!
> Don't take another one.
I won't. Not till tomorrow morning anyway (next scheduled dose).
Well I got up to get a snack and I'm back up to 154/108 pulse 98. Definitely not in any danger of passing out soon!
> Don't take another one.
I won't. Not till tomorrow morning anyway (next scheduled dose).
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,766
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Maybe try some exercise, some cardio exercises can lower BP. For instance, riding a bicycle at or below 10 MPH for 30-45 minutes can be effective in lowering BP.
Maybe try some exercise, some cardio exercises can lower BP. For instance, riding a bicycle at or below 10 MPH for 30-45 minutes can be effective in lowering BP.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #991,767
@991,763 (Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc)
I think it is. I feel kind of at a loss for how to handle it. It may be psychological but it's taking a toll on my heart and internal organs.
For anxiety meds they basically have SSRIs and benzodiazepines. I'm wary of benzos because they have a very similar pharmacology to alcohol (to the point where they are used to treat life-threatening alcohol withdrawal). Given my past history of alcohol abuse and addiction, I would like to avoid anything similar to alcohol.
SSRIs I'm wary of because I was on Prozac as a kid and I really hated it. The other reason is because I've been on Elavil (amitriptyline) for the past two months sleep and this is incompatible with SSRIs (risk of serotonin syndrome as they both elevate serotonin). I don't want to get off Elavil. I like Elavil. It makes me tired at night when I take it.
I think it is. I feel kind of at a loss for how to handle it. It may be psychological but it's taking a toll on my heart and internal organs.
For anxiety meds they basically have SSRIs and benzodiazepines. I'm wary of benzos because they have a very similar pharmacology to alcohol (to the point where they are used to treat life-threatening alcohol withdrawal). Given my past history of alcohol abuse and addiction, I would like to avoid anything similar to alcohol.
SSRIs I'm wary of because I was on Prozac as a kid and I really hated it. The other reason is because I've been on Elavil (amitriptyline) for the past two months sleep and this is incompatible with SSRIs (risk of serotonin syndrome as they both elevate serotonin). I don't want to get off Elavil. I like Elavil. It makes me tired at night when I take it.
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,771
@991,762 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
I had a strange sinking feeling in my chest every now and then, despite having normal BP during those occasions. Felt a little dizzy an hour after taking it (maybe 15% of the time). That was basically it!
I had a strange sinking feeling in my chest every now and then, despite having normal BP during those occasions. Felt a little dizzy an hour after taking it (maybe 15% of the time). That was basically it!
tteh !MemesToDNA double-posted this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,772
@991,767 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Also, if you're ever given the option, I recommend Buspirone™ for anxiety. Essentially no side effects, and although it takes 3-4 weeks to begin working, it's pretty effective without the side effects of SSRIs (IME).
Also, if you're ever given the option, I recommend Buspirone™ for anxiety. Essentially no side effects, and although it takes 3-4 weeks to begin working, it's pretty effective without the side effects of SSRIs (IME).
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,773
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,775
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,783
@991,767 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
> I think it is. I feel kind of at a loss for how to handle it. It may be psychological but it's taking a toll on my heart and internal organs.
>
> For anxiety meds they basically have SSRIs and benzodiazepines. I'm wary of benzos because they have a very similar pharmacology to alcohol (to the point where they are used to treat life-threatening alcohol withdrawal). Given my past history of alcohol abuse and addiction, I would like to avoid anything similar to alcohol.
>
> SSRIs I'm wary of because I was on Prozac as a kid and I really hated it. The other reason is because I've been on Elavil (amitriptyline) for the past two months sleep and this is incompatible with SSRIs (risk of serotonin syndrome as they both elevate serotonin). I don't want to get off Elavil. I like Elavil. It makes me tired at night when I take it.
I understand. I used diazepam to get off the alcohol. I get it prescribed for my anxiety disorder but I hardly take it. I take zoloft/sertraline SSRI 150mg daily for anxiety as I've been on it for years, I'd rather come off it tbh.. Just a habit now.
Yes watch out for serotonin syndrome that's nasty & deadly.
The beta blocker is your best bet then. Buspirone won't more than likely be given as it's for short term anxiety in the UK.
You could also try a first generation antihistamine at night.. That will make you sleepy.
A very low dose of an antipsychotic may help anxiety and sleep but I heard that it has made people drop dead (rare) but still.. I stopped taking that.
There is one other option for you.. It's called pregablin it's non addictive and is used for many things, epilepsy mainly but given for anxiety sufferers too.. I was in it for a few years.
> I think it is. I feel kind of at a loss for how to handle it. It may be psychological but it's taking a toll on my heart and internal organs.
>
> For anxiety meds they basically have SSRIs and benzodiazepines. I'm wary of benzos because they have a very similar pharmacology to alcohol (to the point where they are used to treat life-threatening alcohol withdrawal). Given my past history of alcohol abuse and addiction, I would like to avoid anything similar to alcohol.
>
> SSRIs I'm wary of because I was on Prozac as a kid and I really hated it. The other reason is because I've been on Elavil (amitriptyline) for the past two months sleep and this is incompatible with SSRIs (risk of serotonin syndrome as they both elevate serotonin). I don't want to get off Elavil. I like Elavil. It makes me tired at night when I take it.
I understand. I used diazepam to get off the alcohol. I get it prescribed for my anxiety disorder but I hardly take it. I take zoloft/sertraline SSRI 150mg daily for anxiety as I've been on it for years, I'd rather come off it tbh.. Just a habit now.
Yes watch out for serotonin syndrome that's nasty & deadly.
The beta blocker is your best bet then. Buspirone won't more than likely be given as it's for short term anxiety in the UK.
You could also try a first generation antihistamine at night.. That will make you sleepy.
A very low dose of an antipsychotic may help anxiety and sleep but I heard that it has made people drop dead (rare) but still.. I stopped taking that.
There is one other option for you.. It's called pregablin it's non addictive and is used for many things, epilepsy mainly but given for anxiety sufferers too.. I was in it for a few years.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 37 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,784
144/100, pulse 91bpm. It reduced it a little but not much. Last reading for tonight. I feel no side effects. I think the dosage is too low and I'll have to try increasing it, but not tonight.
I'm going to keep this thread active till I hit 120/80 with pulse 70bpm or lower.
I'm going to keep this thread active till I hit 120/80 with pulse 70bpm or lower.
Ben Johnson joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 17 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,786
this draad makes me want to shitpost
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 13 hours later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,910
@991,784 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
lol ive got a resting heart rate (altho slightly anxious) of 116bpm
Im glad you're working on your health!
Why don't you tell your doctors about your caffeine/nicotine use? It won't affect the care you get. Id understand for illicit substances (never said anything when i was using because three out of my five meds are controlled) or even alcohol.
lol ive got a resting heart rate (altho slightly anxious) of 116bpm
Im glad you're working on your health!
Why don't you tell your doctors about your caffeine/nicotine use? It won't affect the care you get. Id understand for illicit substances (never said anything when i was using because three out of my five meds are controlled) or even alcohol.
Svet !jzYkdX7lIw joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 24 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,917
What ever you do don't take a viagra
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 3 hours later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,949
Bliss !g/Q.qpMTNc replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,968
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 26 minutes later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #991,978
Day 2. This is my third pill (one yesterday evening, one this morning, then took today's evening dose about 3 hours ago).
143/90, 72bpm this is actually only borderline hypertension, at the moment.
143/90, 72bpm this is actually only borderline hypertension, at the moment.
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Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 30 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #991,987
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 23 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #992,287
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Thanks!
I took 1.5 pills instead of one and now I'm down to 132/83 pulse 67bpm
Thanks!
I took 1.5 pills instead of one and now I'm down to 132/83 pulse 67bpm
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 14 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #992,288
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 47 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #992,304
Please lose some weight OP
Skip Farnsworth !PfF0cp./hQ joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 29 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #992,307
Mine is 457/346
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 21 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #992,319
@992,288 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Pretty okay. I ended up taking the other half of the extra pill (so took a double dose this evening) and now I'm at 121/81 pulse 69bpm. A bit tired but okay!
I was worried I wouldn't be able to get it under control with medication but I now I feel okay seeing I just needed a bit more to get it down.
Also I forgot to mention the beta blockers stop the chest tightness I get when I'm stressed. They also mute the physical symptoms of anxiety which helps me feel less anxious. It's actually quite a relief and I feel like a complete idiot for not getting these sooner.
Pretty okay. I ended up taking the other half of the extra pill (so took a double dose this evening) and now I'm at 121/81 pulse 69bpm. A bit tired but okay!
I was worried I wouldn't be able to get it under control with medication but I now I feel okay seeing I just needed a bit more to get it down.
Also I forgot to mention the beta blockers stop the chest tightness I get when I'm stressed. They also mute the physical symptoms of anxiety which helps me feel less anxious. It's actually quite a relief and I feel like a complete idiot for not getting these sooner.
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 33 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #992,333
hey those pills sound swell
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Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 17 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #992,622
137/81, 79bpm
Come at me bro ?
Come at me bro ?
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Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 1 week later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #995,053
I've got an appointment tomorrow. Probably in for a dosage increase on the carvedilol ?
Also current BP is 144/100 because I forgot to take my afternoon pill ???
Should probably crush it up and snort it so it hits my system faster ? Also it's time to take my amitriptyline.
Also current BP is 144/100 because I forgot to take my afternoon pill ???
Should probably crush it up and snort it so it hits my system faster ? Also it's time to take my amitriptyline.
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Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) double-posted this 7 years ago, 23 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,275
Update dosage increase: from 12.5 to 25mg a day
More like carvediLOL amirite ??
More like carvediLOL amirite ??
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Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,276
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Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,307
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Yes, but the dosages are set by somebody else, and doctors just follow guidelines.
Yes, but the dosages are set by somebody else, and doctors just follow guidelines.
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,308
@previous (D)
I'm probably going to need even more than 25 mg :(
I haven't yet told the the doctor I eat Nicorette lozenges like skittles.
I'm probably going to need even more than 25 mg :(
I haven't yet told the the doctor I eat Nicorette lozenges like skittles.
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Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,309
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,310
@previous (D)
You'd be sad if I died from a massive heart attack. So I'm not gonna let that happen. I'm going to keep exercising and taking my blood pressure meds! ?
You'd be sad if I died from a massive heart attack. So I'm not gonna let that happen. I'm going to keep exercising and taking my blood pressure meds! ?
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 12 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,311
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
I would be sad, you are one of the few truly entertaining posters on this forum. <3
I would be sad, you are one of the few truly entertaining posters on this forum. <3
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,313
Anonymous F replied with this 7 years ago, 3 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,340
@995,308 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
> I'm probably going to need even more than 25 mg :(
>
> I haven't yet told the the doctor I eat Nicorette lozenges like skittles.
why don't you just smoke u disgusting fag nicorette is gross
> I'm probably going to need even more than 25 mg :(
>
> I haven't yet told the the doctor I eat Nicorette lozenges like skittles.
why don't you just smoke u disgusting fag nicorette is gross
Anonymous F double-posted this 7 years ago, 41 seconds later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,342
Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 13 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #995,511
Smoke weed instead
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 1 week later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,873
Update: Dosage increased to 2 25mg tablets/day.
I am now on the maximum dose of carvedilol ?
I am now on the maximum dose of carvedilol ?
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,876
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Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,883
@997,876 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
It's higher when I'm out and about. It was 149/100 this afternoon at the doctor.
I should add the numbers I post here are when I'm relaxed at home.
It's higher when I'm out and about. It was 149/100 this afternoon at the doctor.
I should add the numbers I post here are when I'm relaxed at home.
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Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 39 seconds later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,884
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,886
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Probably. Ironically my anxiety about my blood pressure makes it higher. I gave him logs from me measuring it at home. I think I'm not in any danger of hypotension anytime soon.
It was like 135/85 ish this past week. Some 140/90 borderline hypertension but no crazy 160/110+ like I was getting pre-medication.
Probably. Ironically my anxiety about my blood pressure makes it higher. I gave him logs from me measuring it at home. I think I'm not in any danger of hypotension anytime soon.
It was like 135/85 ish this past week. Some 140/90 borderline hypertension but no crazy 160/110+ like I was getting pre-medication.
Anonymous P replied with this 7 years ago, 8 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,892
@997,883 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Make sure your Will is in order. That will ease the pressure from your mind about dying soon.
Make sure your Will is in order. That will ease the pressure from your mind about dying soon.
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,894
@997,886 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
My BP is always higher than normal when I go to the doctor. Same with my mom. Doctor's offices aren't exactly relaxing places.
My BP is always higher than normal when I go to the doctor. Same with my mom. Doctor's offices aren't exactly relaxing places.
Anonymous Q joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 21 seconds later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #997,895
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 4 weeks later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,009,544
Update: 133/88 at the doctor yesterday. My hypertension is officially under control ???
Also 281 lbs in case you were wondering.
Also 281 lbs in case you were wondering.
Anonymous J replied with this 6 years ago, 58 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,009,561
Meta !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,009,568
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Anonymous R joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,009,572
I would gladly accept any BP medicine donations..
Syntax replied with this 6 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,009,575
@1,009,568 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Congrats of course on reduction of BP
That bike you bought could do that for you as well as drop weight which the Beta Blocker probably wood not touch.
Congrats of course on reduction of BP
That bike you bought could do that for you as well as drop weight which the Beta Blocker probably wood not touch.
Anonymous S joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,009,579
Can you add metric conversions in future? Thanks
Anonymous T joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 10 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,009,581
@previous (S)Use one of these to do that calculation.
It's also useful when you order Chinese food.