OMG....your BP was 230/115. You were at the point of a stroke! I am not surprised that the doctor didn't know about the drug interaction but the pharmacist was not aware of this?!! This proves a point. ALWAYS be on top of your medical condition. Do your own research. Never put any drug into your body that you have not researched. Ask questions. Read more. And above all, when possible, make serious lifestyle changes rather than turning to drugs! They have serious side effects as you discovered. Lifestyle: dieting, reducing salt intake (BP), getting exercise, drinking plenty of water, eating 5 - 10 servings of fruit and veggies per day, avoiding foods and meds that are stimulants that cause or worsen arrhythmias (coke, decongestants, liquorice, coffee, tea, alcohol, sugary foods etc..) cutting out any sugary foods that can cause diabetes etc... One can cure diabetes 2 by diet alone. There is no need for so many meds that are just making us all SO SICK! Tootierollpie (which I hope you don't eat!), I'm glad you figured out your own problem and cured yourself. Bravo!