Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Have High Blood Pressure. Taking Losartin And Amlodipine, Feel Exhausted. What To Do Now?

I am currently taking losartin 100mg and amlodipine 5 mg for high blood pressure. Doing the
job but I am totally exhausted and all I want to do is sleep. Losartin was ok but amlodipine is
making me non functional. I am a 73 yr old female. What other med might be taken instead
in conjunction with the losartin to eliminate the fatigue. Also experience hair loss with most
BPs tried.
Thanks so much
Marge
posted on Thu, 6 Jun 2013
Twitter Thu, 6 Jun 2013 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 6 Jun 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Amlodipine may be responsible...
However, it is wiser to have an EKG, electrolytes (especially potassium) and kidney function to be sure...

You can switch over; there is a choice indeed!
Of the several classes, usually, it is a diuretic (like thiazide or indapamide) / or beta-blocker (like nebivolol or metoprolol).
There are other less common ones too.

Discuss with your doctor and get appropriate prescription...
     
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Amlodipine


Loading Online Doctors....
Have High Blood Pressure. Taking Losartin And Amlodipine, Feel Exhausted. What To Do Now?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Amlodipine may be responsible... However, it is wiser to have an EKG, electrolytes (especially potassium) and kidney function to be sure... You can switch over; there is a choice indeed! Of the several classes, usually, it is a diuretic (like thiazide or indapamide) / or beta-blocker (like nebivolol or metoprolol). There are other less common ones too. Discuss with your doctor and get appropriate prescription... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck