Blood pressure meds and side effects

Posted by robal19 @robal19, Jun 5, 2025

My doctor prescribed Lisinopril 40mg, Amlodipine 10mg and Metoprolol 50mg since March 2025. Side effects are for me diaharra every couple of days, ankle swelling, bad sleep and dreams, very sleepy during the day to the point I'm so tired, depressed and frustrated. Doctor says no real worry but I am to the point I'm thinking of cutting Metoprolol in half and maybe even Amlodipine in half. Doctor doesn't seem to help figure out how to fix my anxiety over the side effects.

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lmelv | @lmelv | Oct 6, 2025

In reply to @robal19 "What are the BP meds you're on?" + (show)

@robal19 Amlidopine, Hydralazine, Valsartan and a Clonodine Patch are the meds currently

mzpat | @mzpat | Oct 7, 2025

In reply to @lmelv "@dcody I agree and I always look-up any new medicine. My cardiologist told me to stop..." + (show)

@lmelv
GOOD FOR YOU. I ALSO LOOK UP ALL MEDICATIONS. IT IS AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT DRUGS WHEN YOU TAKE THE TIME TO EDUCATE YOURSELF. I HAVE FOUND THAT I GET THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION FROM MY DRUGGEST. HER INFORMATION ALMOST ALWAYS AGREES WITH WHAT I FIND ON THE INTERNET. DRUGGESTS HAVE TO RENEW THEIR LICENSE EVERY 3-5 YEARS. I DON'T THINK MDS ARE UNDER THE SAME RULES. MAKES ME WONDER WHO IS THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE. I AM 86 AND TAKE ONLY ONE PERSCRIPTION. I HAVE HAD REACTIONS TO MOST OF THE DRUGS GIVEN TO ME BY MDS. SO I CHECK BEFORE I TAKE ANYTHING NEW.