My Bp Fluctuates Widely--is Generic Lotrel Unreliable?
UpdatedSince moving from Lotrel brand to generic, it seems that my loved one's BP fluctuates, and those fluctuations include more high readings. On some days, BP systolic is in 120s, but other days in the 150s, about the same as no medication at all.
Is it possible that the generic Lotrel has unreliable dosage?
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First of all, blood pressure numbers will always fluctuate. You will never check it and see consistent steady numbers.
Second, is the person eating properly, a health, low-fat, low-sodium diet and getting plenty of proper exercise? Both are required to help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
If they are eating well, getting exercise and taking the medication as prescribed, it could be that they just require a dosage adjustment or a different medication. Not all medications work for everyone that tries them.
The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dehydration and hypotension.
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