HandBanana asked:


I know that antidepressants can take up to a month to build up in your system and start working but does Blood Pressure Medication, specifically Benazepril 20mg, need time to build up in your system or does it start working from day one?
My father has recently been put on blood pressure medication and I want to learn more about it.

Don’t tell me to “Go to the doctor” because he is getting his meds from a doctor but this is for my own information.

sivatmin asked:


I have been taking amlodipine and HCT for about 3 months now. My doctor highly recommended me to take it in the morning. He knows that it makes me drowsy; but, he insists that if I take it in the morning, I will be able to urinate more frequently as needed.

But, I love taking it at night because it helps me to rest better at night. When do you all take your blood pressure medication? Just curious. And share what kind you take as well! I appreciate you all.

CaraS asked:


A relative is on a low dose high blood medication and I was curious how fast it takes effect after she takes it? Is it a matter of minutes, hours, or days?

Nina Sharp asked:


I am tired of taking my blood pressure medication. I’ve had high blood pressure for 2 years now and have been taking medication everyday. I would really like an alternative to prescription medication does anybody know of anything? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

lift&shift 101 asked:


My doc just gave me a prescription for Atenolol 50mg.Taken once a day.I just started this medication on Thursday but my blood pressure is still very high with no signs of decrease.Does this stuff take a while to start working or will my doc probably have to raise the dosage?Thanks.

Susan Doss asked:


Mine has been running around 158/106 for the past few weeks and I’m already on blood pressure medication. I am concerned because I’ve been experiencing shortness of breath kinda like someone is sitting on my chest along with my heart racing. I’m only 31 but have high cholesterol as well. Heart disease runs in the family so I’m a little concerned. Any answers will help.

Brenda asked:


i take blood pressure medication and i am trying to loose weight.so i want to try this diet pill call hoodia.

Ronak P asked:


I’m 18, south asian, and I’ll be on medication to control my high blood pressure. However, I’m also overweight. So, I was wondering that if I make a transition to a healthier lifestyle while taking the medication, is there anyway I could be off my medication in the future?

. asked:


Would the stopping of blood pressure controlling medication encourage someone to make healthy lifestyle choices like eating healthy, adequate water intake and exercise? Would it encourage someone to make a lifestyle change much sooner than they otherwise might decide on a much later time? What do you think?

bernsiebear asked:


My husband takes lisinopril for high blood pressure. We have not been able to conceive and we are just wondering if this plays a part in low sperm count.