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Topic: Abx and BP medication

sienna
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Member # 10980

posted

I am currently on Doxycycline, but I fear
I may have to go on Blood Pressure medication
if my BP doesn't come down. I'm a bit worried
the two may not mix. Is anyone taking Abx
and BP medication? Which BP medication are
you using and are there any reactions from
taking both?
Thanks

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luvs2ride
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 8090

posted

My bloodpressure was up recently. I read where Vit C can bring it down.

I had stopped taking my C about a month before the pressure rose. It rose to 136/90.

I started the C again at 2000mg daily and after 2 or 3 weeks the doctor took my bloodpressure and it was 118/70.

Try C.

Luvs

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hurtingramma
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Member # 7770

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I have high blood pressure and take hydrochlorothiazide - a nice cheap diuretic used for hpb. My doc tried to change it to Lisinopril last year because I had one very high reading - I gained 14 pounds in 3 weeks! I asked to go back to the old, which I did, and my bp is fine.

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Lymebuddy
Member
Member # 10439

posted

Hi,

I had high blood pressure before the lyme...at least the diagnoses for lyme.

I have always taken cozaar for high BP (3 years now). I take one a day at bedtime.

I have taken Cozaar with:
Malarone, biaxin, Doxy, Zithromax, flagyl, planquenil, diflucan, nystatin, clindamycin/quinine, and ryfampin.

When I do feel like I am herxing or my body is completely drained then I may skip a blood pressure pill at night.

I have had no issues with mixing and my blood pressure has been perfect.

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Lymebuddy
Member
Member # 10439

posted

Forgot to mention I am also taking Levothyroxine for thyroid.

Whenever I take a new drug I check it at:
www.medscape.com/drugchecker

It will usually tell you if there are any issues that they know about. It saved my butt a few times.

The one's to really watch for are the cholesterol medicines. They don't mix well with Lyme drugs.

Good luck..

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CaliforniaLyme
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 7136

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I got high BP with Lyme (but it could be genetic too) and have been on Micardia and now Toprol with various abx with no problem. Should always check though- can always ask pharmacist when getting new rx!!!

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sienna
Member
Member # 10980

posted

Thank you for your replies.
I feel happier now I know that Abx and
BP medication has been o.k. together. I will check out whatever they may give me first though.
I'll also up the Vit C and see if that helps.

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