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Is There Any Medication For Blood Pressure That Does Not Cause Fatigue And Lightheadedness?

I have tried many medications for blood pressure problems. I cannot take the Beta Blokers because of coughing or any of the drugs in the Ace Inhibitors. I am back on Norvasc 5 mg with Hydrodiuril 25mg daily They cause fatigue, tiredness and lightheaded feeling for about 5 hours after I take the medication. Is there any medication that does not cause these symptoms?
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Firstly, ACE inhibitors- and not Beta-Blockers- cause cough. You can therefore take ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers), such as, Temlisartan or Olmesartan, which do not cause cough. ARBs + Beta Blockers is an ideal combination and should be taken with at least 2 hours' gap between the two.

However, you may first try to keep a gap of 2-3 hours between Norvasc and Hydrodiuril. If the symptoms persist, you should switch over to ARBs + Beta-blockers.

I assure you that the symptoms will disappear, if drugs are taken as advised.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Is There Any Medication For Blood Pressure That Does Not Cause Fatigue And Lightheadedness?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Firstly, ACE inhibitors- and not Beta-Blockers- cause cough. You can therefore take ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers), such as, Temlisartan or Olmesartan, which do not cause cough. ARBs + Beta Blockers is an ideal combination and should be taken with at least 2 hours gap between the two. However, you may first try to keep a gap of 2-3 hours between Norvasc and Hydrodiuril. If the symptoms persist, you should switch over to ARBs + Beta-blockers. I assure you that the symptoms will disappear, if drugs are taken as advised. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal