Hi
Docs have tried with with a few meds.
A few weeks ago trying Tamsulosin under the brand name Contiflo XL
My BP is often higher end of normal, eg
135/85 - now at rest it can be as low as 107/67 - but usally about 115/75 but when sat for a while keeps droping.
I'm aware I get even my faint when getting up from bed/sofa and from beneding down so I slow the process.
I've started taking meds at night, ie Contiflo xl 400mcg one tablet - bit better.
However, at times when walking standing feel faint for a few seconds. Been taking these for 4 weeks
Anyone else feel like that?
I take not other blood pressure meds as I have normal BP. |
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I take Amlodipine and i feel dizzy/faint sometimes too, especially standing up suddenly or changing direction quickly.... never sure if it's just the meds or my blood pressure has gone too low 🤷♂️ |
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"I take Amlodipine and i feel dizzy/faint sometimes too, especially standing up suddenly or changing direction quickly.... never sure if it's just the meds or my blood pressure has gone too low 🤷♂️"
Amlodopine is designed to lower blood pressure. So it's both |
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Thank you
I've not been clear in my post.
I do not take and BP meds as my bp was normal levels
I'm only taking the enlarged prostate meds - this is sneding my bp low and faint
Thank you, my fault for not being clear |
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"I take Amlodipine and i feel dizzy/faint sometimes too, especially standing up suddenly or changing direction quickly.... never sure if it's just the meds or my blood pressure has gone too low 🤷♂️
Amlodopine is designed to lower blood pressure. So it's both"
Yeah sorry i know that 😅, I take it for hypertension. It feels like it drops way to suddenly sometimes from seating positions, that's all i meant.
Like you say it's probably both
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"Thank you
I've not been clear in my post.
I do not take and BP meds as my bp was normal levels
I'm only taking the enlarged prostate meds - this is sneding my bp low and faint
Thank you, my fault for not being clear"
Ah ok pal |
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PLEASE READ -AS I HAVE NOT BEEN CLEAR IN MY OP
I have normal BP
I am taking Contiflo XL aka Tamsulosin
This med is sneding my BP low and feeling very faint - I have taken it for 4 weeks now taking it at night time a bit better
However, bp drop s on rest to below 100/67 at times on rest etc and light headed
Thank you and sorry for not being clear
Feel free to private message me if you wish, thanks again to al |
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"I take Amlodipine and i feel dizzy/faint sometimes too, especially standing up suddenly or changing direction quickly.... never sure if it's just the meds or my blood pressure has gone too low 🤷♂️
Amlodopine is designed to lower blood pressure. So it's both
Yeah sorry i know that 😅, I take it for hypertension. It feels like it drops way to suddenly sometimes from seating positions, that's all i meant.
Like you say it's probably both
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you probably need to get your blood pressure checked then  |
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By *essTTWoman 2 days ago
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"Hi
Docs have tried with with a few meds.
A few weeks ago trying Tamsulosin under the brand name Contiflo XL
My BP is often higher end of normal, eg
135/85 - now at rest it can be as low as 107/67 - but usally about 115/75 but when sat for a while keeps droping.
I'm aware I get even my faint when getting up from bed/sofa and from beneding down so I slow the process.
I've started taking meds at night, ie Contiflo xl 400mcg one tablet - bit better.
However, at times when walking standing feel faint for a few seconds. Been taking these for 4 weeks
Anyone else feel like that?
I take not other blood pressure meds as I have normal BP."
Speak to your gp
If you're having these feelings and you drive it could be very dangerous for you |
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I don't want to scare you but I actually had a serious adverse reaction to Tamsulosin and ended up in hospital. Its now recorded on my official record.
I take Amlodipine and Losartan.
My blood pressure is still above normal but after increasing the Amlodipine 2 months ago from 5 to 10mg it not as high as it was.
Fainting spells do need attention asp. Good luck |
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