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High Blood Pressure |
RE: Safety of cardiezem SR 180?06/18/2007 |
I was taking acombination of Atenolol 50mg, Cozaar 100mg and Cardiezem SR 180 for high blood pressure control. Seems it controlled my BP to well. BP went to 90/43 when I was out side and active. I felt faint and told my doctor of the problem. He told me to not take the cozaar or the atenolol. Now I just take the calcilum channel blocker Cardiezem SR 180. Controls the BP well with a daily high of less than 130/80. The problem is I think it causes me constipation and I have read that calcium channel blockers are not all that safe. Is using this ond drug safe or should I be on low dose combination of 2 or more drugs?
Cardizem is a good blood pressure drug and can be taken alone. However, it can cause constipation, which can be an annoying side effect.
Also, many experts think that drugs blocking the renin-angiotensin system (ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers) should be the first line agents to treat high blood pressure. In your case, a combination of Cozaar with hydrochlorothiazide, available in one pill (Hyzaar) may be a better choice than diltiazem.
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Max C Reif, MD Professor of Medicine Director of Hypertension Section College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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