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Are Amiodarone, Ramipril, Hydrochlorothiazide And Xarelto Advisable For Heart Palpitations And BP?
Question: I'M taking amiodarone for racing heart beat....100 MG. DAILY
and also ramiprl (2.5 mg.l) plus hydrochlorothiazide 2.5 mg for high B/P Is this the proper medication for me ? I'm 80 years old....and am also on zeralto ( Blood thinner ) XXXXXXX Oickle YYYY@YYYY have a pacemaker . I DON'T WANT TO TAKE ANY DRUGS THAT ARN'T REALLY NECESSARY !
and also ramiprl (2.5 mg.l) plus hydrochlorothiazide 2.5 mg for high B/P Is this the proper medication for me ? I'm 80 years old....and am also on zeralto ( Blood thinner ) XXXXXXX Oickle YYYY@YYYY have a pacemaker . I DON'T WANT TO TAKE ANY DRUGS THAT ARN'T REALLY NECESSARY !
Brief Answer:
amiodarone could be a matter of discussion with your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you're having a high blood pressure then the antihypertensive drugs (ramipril and hydrochrolothiazide) are necessary as long as they don't cause hypotension and keep your blood pressure within normal limits. Xarelto is necessary for patients with atrial fibrillation (I suppose this is the arrhythmia you have - please inform me if it's not) to prevent embolic events (stroke for example).
Angoron could be debated... If you're having a high heart rate without it, I would prefer a beta blocker in its place. If you don't have a high heart rate, you can do without it. In any case, you should first talk to your doctor before initiating any changes.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
amiodarone could be a matter of discussion with your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you're having a high blood pressure then the antihypertensive drugs (ramipril and hydrochrolothiazide) are necessary as long as they don't cause hypotension and keep your blood pressure within normal limits. Xarelto is necessary for patients with atrial fibrillation (I suppose this is the arrhythmia you have - please inform me if it's not) to prevent embolic events (stroke for example).
Angoron could be debated... If you're having a high heart rate without it, I would prefer a beta blocker in its place. If you don't have a high heart rate, you can do without it. In any case, you should first talk to your doctor before initiating any changes.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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