Quote from CASSIEBEL:

Hi Beerzoids,

I am also on an ACE (Altace) and an ARB (Benicar HCT). My doctor is talking about adding a CCB. May I ask which one you take? Does taking all these meds cause you any serious side effects?

Hello Cass! :wave:

For blood pressure, I am on the ACE- Quinapril (Accupril) which just became generic. Much cheaper now! I am also on the CCB, Verapamil, which is also not expensive. The ARB- Avapro, however, is quite expensive. OUCH!

I am also on other heart meds.

The meds cause a mild dry skin problem on my hands, memory and concentration problems. Other than that, I do not think that I experience any other problems with the meds.

[QUOTE]Another thing, you mentioned nitro for a quick lowering. My husband has those. He said they make him very dizzy.

Sorry to hear that they make him dizzy. Has he ever tried to take only a half of a nitro under the tongue? He might have to use a magnifying glass to split the tiny pill. Of course, if he is using it for chest pains, I wouldn't split it.

I went for years only using nitro for chest pains. Then I found out that it would bring my blood pressure down fast, but only for about 30 minutes. Since I've been on the diet that we are on, I've noticed that the nitro can bring my blood pressure down for an hour or more.

[QUOTE]I have clonidine for that purpose but I want to get off of them.

Are you having a bad reaction to the clonidine? I thought that it was working for you.

I have read quite a few notes here about clonidine. It seems to be quite effective for those that are using it. I've been thinking of trying it myself, but I keep forgetting to ask my doctor.

[QUOTE]I am jealous of your Marlins! :D
Thanks,
Cass

We lost today, 2 - 1. Almost pulled it out in the bottom of the 9th. They play next in snowy Colorado. Should be interesting.

How's your team doing? Off to a slow start? Any snow up there?