Well I've started on 2 new BP meds

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Hi all,

Well I managed to see my gp this morning and he took blood for the

fasting blood sugar test the consultant asked for yesterday. I also

got the prescriptions for 2 new BP meds, Valsartan and Amlodipine.

When I realised late last night that Amlodipine is in the same class

of meds as Nifedipine I was wary as I was prescribed Nif a few years

ago as they thought I had Raynauds, I think it must have been the

start of the hypothyroid probs, every time I took it I went scarlet,

my head hurt so much it felt like it would explode and then I threw

up. Needless to say I only took it a few times then just put up with

how my hands were. Then I got the carpal tunnel. My gp assured me

that Amlodipine is different in its reactions and I have taken it

today to no ill effect.

I go back to the nurse for a BP check in 2 weeks and then the gp

nearly 2 weeks after that.

Here's hoping and praying that when the blood sugar results come back

they don't want me taking something for that too.

JenM