Stopped taking my avapro(high blood pressure pills)?!


Question: Stopped taking my avapro(high blood pressure pills).?
ok so im thinking i may be pregnant so i stopped taking my hbp bc they can be veryy harmful to an unborn baby...should i start taking them again until i know for sure or wait until my drs appt and see what they say...bc if i am preg and i ake them they can do alot of damage and i dont want that too happen obviously...anyone know of anything to help hbp that wouldn't harm an unborn babyHealth Question & Answer


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If you're really pregnant, discontinue your bp meds for now until you can be seen by your ob. The doctor can then give you anti-hypertensive meds that are safe for pregnancy. Health Question & Answer

if you have an appt in the next day or so, then it shouldn't harm you to not take your medication... but I wouldn't wait any longer than that, if your appt is further out, you should call your doctor and ask if you can safely stop taking your medication until you see him. I understand your concern for your child, but how much good will you do that child if you have a stroke and die.? Controlling blood pressure is vital in a pregnancy, both for the health of the mother and the child... you need to be very assertive in getting your answers from your doctor as soon as possible.Health Question & Answer

I would take a home pregnancy test today and see if it says you are pregnant. They are supposedly accurate 99% of the time as early as the first day of a missed period.

The second thing I would do is call your doctor's nurse and have her check to see if you should resume taking them for the time being.

Finally, I would watch my saturated fat and salt intake.

Hope all goes well.Health Question & Answer

Yes, try eating foods that help to lower blood pressure such as those high in potassium (bananas are one).Health Question & Answer



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