4th April 2004
Ken-
The answer is yes and yes.
The top four most reported adverse reactions with Accupril (ACE inhibitor)
are headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough.
But I think the more likely culprit may be the hydrochlorothiazide. Dehydration often happens on diuretics plus electrolyte imbalance (particularly loss of potassium) which can cause horrendous fatigue.
If low on potassium, you may need to up your potassium intake with high potassium foods or a potassium suppliment. Check this list out. It's very helpful. A banana (451 mg) or a medium sized orange (237mg) are good potassium sources, but 1/2 a cantaloupe is even better, with a whopping 825mg!
[url]http://www.stuartxchange.com/Potassium.html[/url]
When is the last time you had a blood panel taken to check your electrolytes?
Are you on pure hydrochlorothiazide or is it in combo with triamterene which is a potassium sparing agent. If the latter, don't pump up with extra potassium until you talk to your doc. Too much potassium can be a problem too.
zuzu xxx
The answer is yes and yes.
The top four most reported adverse reactions with Accupril (ACE inhibitor)
are headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough.
But I think the more likely culprit may be the hydrochlorothiazide. Dehydration often happens on diuretics plus electrolyte imbalance (particularly loss of potassium) which can cause horrendous fatigue.
If low on potassium, you may need to up your potassium intake with high potassium foods or a potassium suppliment. Check this list out. It's very helpful. A banana (451 mg) or a medium sized orange (237mg) are good potassium sources, but 1/2 a cantaloupe is even better, with a whopping 825mg!
[url]http://www.stuartxchange.com/Potassium.html[/url]
When is the last time you had a blood panel taken to check your electrolytes?
Are you on pure hydrochlorothiazide or is it in combo with triamterene which is a potassium sparing agent. If the latter, don't pump up with extra potassium until you talk to your doc. Too much potassium can be a problem too.
zuzu xxx