Wellness

[katie1859]

I totally fight this every afternoon
The after the blood pressure med malaise

Man I fight this and it makes me slow
I have to kick myself in the butt in the afternoon

Anyone else?

[Traceybakes]

Ugh. That has happened to me before.  Have you been on the medication for a short time? Sometimes takes awhile to get used to it.  Maybe you could take closer to bed time.  Also possible it's a general afternoon slump.  Where some hydration, a healthy snack or even a short walk could perk you up.  I hope you're feeling more energized soon! 

[Tinkrbl44]

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@katie1859 wrote:
I totally fight this every afternoon
The after the blood pressure med malaise

Man I fight this and it makes me slow
I have to kick myself in the butt in the afternoon

Anyone else?

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@katie1859 

Seriously?  If the med your MD has you on doesn't work for you, have a discussion with them and get put on something else that is better for your needs.

Your "malaise" isn't necessary and is easily corrected.  

[Kachina624]

@katie1859.  I have no idea what you're talking about.  I've taken BP meds for years and don't have any side effects.  What are your symptoms?

[SilleeMee]

Mine causes peripheral and facial edema. I hate it but it's the only proven type of BP med for my pulmonary hypertension.

[Janey2]

Blood pressure medicines can make you feel fatigued. If this is something new you are taking it can adjust in a few weeks. If it still makes you tired speak with your doctor.

[Snowpuppy]

Are you taking your BP readings when you feel sluggish? Also take your oxygenation readings with a pulse/ox meter. They're inexpensive if you don't have one.

Keep your readings for at least a week to see if there's a pattern.

[I am still oxox]

I have taken meds for years with no such side affects. How about calling your doctor

[Q-Checker]

Another vote for discussing this with the prescribing physician rather than a bunch of strangers who know nothing about your physiology and likely have not been to medical school. 

[haddon9]

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@katie1859 wrote:
I totally fight this every afternoon
The after the blood pressure med malaise

Man I fight this and it makes me slow
I have to kick myself in the butt in the afternoon

Anyone else?

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@katie1859 I find that I do get tired mid afternoon and often want to take a nap.  I also don't sleep well at night and have wondered if my BP meds have anything to do with it.

I'm seeing my doctor in a couple of weeks and will bring it up.

I also have been drinking hibiscus tea everyday and it helps a lot to bring down BP.  I make myself a pitcher of it every other day and drink it as iced tea.