Gabapentin and blood pressure
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My father came from Vietnam and is 80 yrs old. His blood pressure fluctuates so much that his doctor would not permit him leaving town visiting his family. So, he is miserable and depressed. Would you please help? Thanks.
His blood pressure fluctuates from 120/70 then 190/94 (3-4PM). So, he takes 1/2 of Clonidine HCL (0.1mg) then it drops to 58/47... eventually it comes back to 120/70 at night.
Hi, blood pressure and pulse fluctuations can occur. The flight response. With pain the blood pressure and pulse rate can go up and this is a normal phenomenon. So, please dont worry and continue with your medications. You can try lifestyle changes like don't add additional salt in your diet, exercise regularly and practice relaxation techniques to lower your stress levels. And see if this helps. Regards.
ve noticed quite a few people seem to share my symptoms of generalized anxiety and elevated heart rate and blood pressure. During times when I do not feel good, I can become labile and have a resting heart rate of around 100 to 120. I've bounced back and forth between cardiologists and psychiatrists, and unfortunately this doesn't seem to be a very well understood issue.
This seems to be seasonal. During the summer months, I'm perfectly fine.
He used Atenlol and various other tablets suggested by ESI for blood pressure and NeurokindG (Gabapentin and Mecobalamin Tablets) for his disc problem. Now his legs started swelling, he feels that because of those tablets which he took earlier his legs started swelling.The work which he does also is by standing and by bending.His weight also increased by 10kgs in a span of 1Year,now he is 90kgs and his age is 46.
After the couple days of burning pain, heaviness and pins and needles I now have stiffness and pain in both knees and ankles/ feet and widespread muscle pain,and fatigue. I have also noticed that after sitting for awhile that I am a little off balance standing up. I am waiting for a rheumatologist referral.
After the couple days of burning pain, heaviness and pins and needles I now have stiffness and pain in both knees and ankles/ feet and widespread muscle pain,and fatigue. I have also noticed that after sitting for awhile that I am a little off balance standing up. I am waiting for a rheumatologist referral.
Is it possible for it to progress this fast (within 3 months)? And does anyone else get the widespread muscle and joint pain?
But, this is all new and very scary. I got right in to my primary doc. and he gave me gabapentin generic for neurontin. And i take loratab for my back pain usually so it is helping but i'm consered that i am only treating the symtoms and the problem. I would love to know what is causing this. Should i get a second oppinion...? And if so where?
My long time meds are for blood pressure... Amlodipine 5mg and lisinopril/HCTZ 20/25mg. Oh and lamotrigine 50 mg for the last two weeks. I quit heavy drinking a about 8 days ago reneeding hospitalization fot 4 days due to extreme withdrawal. Anyway as of today I'm noticing definite noticeable hand tremors. I'm wondering if it's from my combination of meds?
sciatic nerve damage. The Gabapentin works great, aside from the fact that I get brain fog and drowsiness. This drug separates me from pain, however, makes me a zombie! Does anyone know of a drug or supplement that I can take with the Gabapentin to combat the somnolence?
Make an appointment to see your doctor to discuss this problem with him.
If he has not prescribed for you to increase the medication, then it really is not wise to increase it without his supervision.
It may be that this could be a side effect from increasing the dose. You doctor will be able to advise you with regard to this.
If you are having a problem with trying to pee, take a urine sample with you when you see your doctor.
Have you ruled out any other physical illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension? If you have blood pressure fluctuation, that may bring on the headaches.
Chronic fatigue syndrome resembles depressive disorders. If your main complaints revolve around fatigue more than sadness, we diagnose it as CFS. I won't say your headaches is part of the CFS, but it is possible that they are increased a bit more by this condition.
Have you been assessed by a Neurologist for your headaches?
I like extremely deep pressure and no massage therapist could apply that amount of pressure. And those self-massagers are absolutely worthless at reducing my pain.
As for medications, it can take several titrations and maybe additions of other prescription medicines that when optimized, adds up to significant pain relief. You have to be persistant. Don't act "up-tight" with the doctor. Be honest and express how much pain hinders your life like a close friend.
diagnosed stroke 2/08/2010 hospitalized for 8 days, diabetes and high blood pressure found at this time. being treated. numbness as call it is left side arm, leg. face , i have complete use of all these, just the numbness. is there anything that i can do to get this seemingly back to normal or close to .
Hey nailbox.(That's quite original) Welcome to the forum!
Can't say that your case is unique, as two thirds (2/3rds) of patients on gabapentin will experience adverse effects.
There may be some changes in your symptoms, better or worse, more
or less, if you wish to stick with it.
You may also want to look into Picamilon , made by combining a GABA derivative and Niacin which is sold as an OTC dietary supplement in the U.S.A.
Not sure where you live.
I also have a movement disorder labeled as tremors/non-epileptic seizures which also gets worse with antidepressants. The neurotin and gabapentin which should help cause me to stumble and get blurred vision. I have a hard time taking the xanax and soma as I fear addiction.... it s the only thing that lets me sleep at night. Any suggestions?
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