Can you take antidepressants with high blood pressure medication?
Many people with high blood pressure are able to use the most common antidepressants with no problems, but some may require adjustments to their high blood pressure treatment program. If you require an antidepressant, finding the right medication—or combination of medications—can be a trial-and-error process.
What is the safest antidepressant?
Among the newer antidepressants, bupropion and venlafaxine were associated with the highest case fatality rates. In addition, among SSRIs, citalopram and fluvoxamine appeared to be related to higher mortality rates in overdose, whereas fluoxetine and sertraline were the safest [188].
What is the best tolerated blood pressure medication?
ACE Inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), are recommended as first line therapy because they lower blood pressure and the risk of stroke and heart disease. ACE inhibitors are cheap, well tolerated medications that end in -il (for example: lisinopril, enalapril, benazepril).
What is a good replacement for lisinopril?
Studies have shown ARBs like losartan and ACE inhibitors like lisinopril to have similar effects.
What are the dangers of taking lisinopril?
Common side effects
- a dry, tickly cough that does not go away.
- feeling dizzy or lightheaded, especially when you stand up or sit up quickly – this is more likely to happen when you start taking lisinopril or move on to a higher dose.
- headaches.
- diarrhoea or being sick (vomiting)
- itching or a mild skin rash.
- blurred vision.
Can I have a glass of wine while taking lisinopril?
It’s not advised that you mix alcohol and lisinopril for any reason because of the effects alcohol can have on your blood pressure, including making it drop too low or go too high. There is also the risk of increased dizziness and a risk of fainting when you mix alcohol and lisinopril.
Can lisinopril cause anxiety?
Lisinopril (lisinipril) can cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, nasal congestion and sexual dysfunction. Lisinopril (lisinipril) should be stopped if there are symptoms or signs of an allergic reaction including feelings of swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
Does lisinopril reduce anxiety?
Lowering of BP is associated with reduced anxiety-like behavior in DSS, which indicate the connection of cardiovascular disorder and cognitive function in adult hypertensive DSS. Whether Lisinopril has an additional direct effect on brain functions in DSS rats will be further studied.