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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Too much medication?????
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Too much medication?????
by Mike, Nov 12, 1999 12:00AM
I am taking both Ziac and Tiazac to help control blood pressure. I am a 51 year old male with blood pressure problems for the last 20 years. Health is good except for brief hospitalization 2 years ago for Left Ventricle Hypertrophy.
My question is the effects of these two medicines together. I ocassionaly have periods where my breathing is a little difficult. I have some trouble getting a good deep breath. This seems to happen 1-2 times a week and last for a few hours or so. Could these medicines slow down my heart so much that it ocassionaly gets behind and causes the breathing problems? I exercise regularly and have trouble getting my heart rate over 118 when on treadmill. I also play basketball, lift weights, etc.
Thanks for your comments.
My question is the effects of these two medicines together. I ocassionaly have periods where my breathing is a little difficult. I have some trouble getting a good deep breath. This seems to happen 1-2 times a week and last for a few hours or so. Could these medicines slow down my heart so much that it ocassionaly gets behind and causes the breathing problems? I exercise regularly and have trouble getting my heart rate over 118 when on treadmill. I also play basketball, lift weights, etc.
Thanks for your comments.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Nov 15, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Mike,
This may be due to your medication but i would review these symptoms with your physician. they may represent a change in the function of your heart due to the LVH.
This may be due to your medication but i would review these symptoms with your physician. they may represent a change in the function of your heart due to the LVH.
Member Comments (3)
by Jack, Nov 19, 1999 12:00AM
I take the same medication and have been told that I could exercise as I want to but don't try and get my heart in the target range because the medication will not allow you to achieve those levels.
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Nov 30, 1999 12:00AM
Thank you for your comments.
