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Suggest Medication For High Pressure Other Than Amlodipine Besylate

hello i m Carl and im on Amlodipine basylate 10 mg max. 80% of the side effects i have. i am always tired,fatuge, exhusted. question,,, is there another remidy thats available for high blood pressure, cause i am going to start to wean myself off of these 5 medicines slowly. sorry the question again is, is there an alternative? thanks carl. YYYY@YYYY
posted on Sun, 17 May 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-:please note these medications in detail-
1)Thiazide diuretics-hydrochlorothiazide,chlorthalidone
2)beta-blockers-acebutolol,atenolol,
3)Angiotensin-converting enzyme-lisinopril,benazepril,captopril,
4)angiotensin2 receptor blockers-candesartan,losartan
5)calcium channel blockers-amlodipine,diltiazem,
6)renin inhibitors-aliskiren
7)alpha blockers-doxazosin,prazosin
8)alpha-beta blockers-carvedilol,labetalol
9)central acting agents-clonidine,guanfacine &methyldopa
10)vasodilators-hydralazine,minoxidil
11)aldosterone antagonists-spironolactone,eplerenone
tell your doctor to give a combination of drugs which acts fast and safe.
do little life style modifications -
a)eating a healthier diet with less salt-Try dietary approaches to stop hypertension diet,which emphasizes fruits,vegetables,whole grains,poultry,fish,and low fat dairy foods.get plenty of potassium which can help prevent and control high blood pressure.eat less saturated fat and transfat.
b)exercise regularly
c)quit smoking
d)limiting your alcohol consumption
e)maintain a healthy weight or losing weight if you are over weight or obese
f)manage stress do yoga at home every morning.


I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
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Suggest Medication For High Pressure Other Than Amlodipine Besylate

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-:please note these medications in detail- 1)Thiazide diuretics-hydrochlorothiazide,chlorthalidone 2)beta-blockers-acebutolol,atenolol, 3)Angiotensin-converting enzyme-lisinopril,benazepril,captopril, 4)angiotensin2 receptor blockers-candesartan,losartan 5)calcium channel blockers-amlodipine,diltiazem, 6)renin inhibitors-aliskiren 7)alpha blockers-doxazosin,prazosin 8)alpha-beta blockers-carvedilol,labetalol 9)central acting agents-clonidine,guanfacine &methyldopa 10)vasodilators-hydralazine,minoxidil 11)aldosterone antagonists-spironolactone,eplerenone tell your doctor to give a combination of drugs which acts fast and safe. do little life style modifications - a)eating a healthier diet with less salt-Try dietary approaches to stop hypertension diet,which emphasizes fruits,vegetables,whole grains,poultry,fish,and low fat dairy foods.get plenty of potassium which can help prevent and control high blood pressure.eat less saturated fat and transfat. b)exercise regularly c)quit smoking d)limiting your alcohol consumption e)maintain a healthy weight or losing weight if you are over weight or obese f)manage stress do yoga at home every morning. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,