Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 <PRE>i started taking altace today. i am taking it to protect my kidneys. i took it at 9am. felt tired at 11am. drank some coffee. had lunch and walked the dog about 1. i got kinda dizzy, turned around came home and called the nurse and good thing i did. first she told me it could take a week or 10 days to get used to meds. also told me i am to push fluids and it depletes the potassium so i am to eat a banana, orange, and drink a cup of orange juice everyday. so i guess i am camped out for awhile until i either get used to this or try something else. she told me to move very slow and be careful when i walk. sudden movements (like a squirrel while walking the dog) can cause dizzy spells or fainting. so i guess it's back to carrying the cell phone when i walk. course if i faint i guess i can't call 911 either. i will see how i am doing tomorrow before i decide to drive to foot therapy. i just may have to do my own stretches and massage. kathy in side effect city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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