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How Can Rashes And Swelling On The Face Be Treated?

OK.... GP proscribes three different BP meds. ONE AT TIME OF COURSE .. so Diuretic gives me hives and swollen face from sun... then lisiniprill causes severe coughing,... the now one week into metoprolol my pulse dropped yp 50 and the BP has increases 10 to 20 points with high spike of 182/102... no reason. What medicine do ypu recommend for active 76 year old woman with untreated BP od 150 s over 90 s?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern.

I am sorry for the many adverse effects you are having with the blood pressure medications. Lisinopril is a very good medication for blood pressure and if it causes cough than Valsartan can be used. It is similar to Lisinopril but does not cause cough.

Diuretics are several types. If you used Hydrochlorothiazide there are others in other classes that you can talk with your doctor if they are indicated in your case.

Also a class that I don't see you have used is calcium channel blockers- Amlodipine. Amlodipine is good at controlling blood pressure and might be something to be tried in your case.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, MD
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How Can Rashes And Swelling On The Face Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. I am sorry for the many adverse effects you are having with the blood pressure medications. Lisinopril is a very good medication for blood pressure and if it causes cough than Valsartan can be used. It is similar to Lisinopril but does not cause cough. Diuretics are several types. If you used Hydrochlorothiazide there are others in other classes that you can talk with your doctor if they are indicated in your case. Also a class that I don t see you have used is calcium channel blockers- Amlodipine. Amlodipine is good at controlling blood pressure and might be something to be tried in your case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, Antoneta Zotaj, MD