Bystolic effects

Hello folks, newbie to forum here.

  Try to keep this short.

 I was on Lisinopril 20mg with HCTZ 12.5 mg for years, 15+.

 In july this year my BP suddenly shot up in 180/ 63 to 200/ range.

Been trying to get it back lower. I have a low normal pulse rate around 60+.

Dr prescribed Micardis 40mg and Bystolic 5mg daily, then the Micardis twice daily, 40 mg each.

BP range went all over , up some days, down some.

I previously had sleep apnea in 1990's , wore CPAP mask. But then that let up so much after 1 month or so I no longer needed the mask.

Now taking these meds sleep apnea has returned. At first I thought it was the Micardis this week, so we stopped that and Dr put me on 10 mg Lisinopril with 5 mg Bystolic. After a day off Micardis now, last night apnea was again a problem.

I do not know how long it takes for Micardis to get out of the system, but I am also faced with maybe the Bystolic is causing the apnea problem.

As usual all these things happen when a weekend is coming up!

I will see what happens tonite. I took the Bystolic and Lisinopril this a.m. at 9 am.

Thanks for listening! Have a great day.Petee

 

Thankyou Kitt!

I like your saying about sailing as I was sailing until I retired!

Much improvement here since stopping the Micardis, 80 mg a day. That apparently was the cause of the breathing problems at night. Last night was ok and I had taken the 5 mg Bystolis yesterday. Seems they reacted poorly togethr.

So in all fairness ,I am still trying the Bystolis for now with the 10 mg Lisinopril and so far ok.

Thanks for your reply and encouragement.

 Best to you, Petee

ps, yes my Dr is great and we are working this out together Kitt.

 

Hello Kitt,

Thanks for the reply. Nice to hear from you again.

I had open heart surgery in 2009, it was a tense time for a bit.
But I am thankful for the "Great Surgeon" for sure,

Also my surgeon in Gainesville for his skill and professionalism.
We would like to put you on our prayer list here if you have no objection?

We live in a small town area where our Dr. allows walk-ins!
Show up at his office and take a seat and you will be seen as soon as they can fit you in! Not done anymore in most places.
He also made house calls for my Mom before she passed away at 100 years old.

You take care and know you are not alone Kitt.

petee

   "This world is not my home, I'm just passing through".

Post Edited (petee) : 8/26/2013 4:59:55 PM (GMT-6)

Hello Kitt,

      That is quite a diagnosis dear lady.

    We are happy to put you on our prayer list.

   We'll all look for a positive outcome, as all the warriors bring your 

 needs to the Lord.

   Good evening for now, talk to you again soon.

    Petee