Posted by Rick on March 23, 2000, at 22:52:08
In reply to Re: Transient Blood Pressure Increase due to Serzone? , posted by Cam W. on March 23, 2000, at 20:42:02
Thanks for the thoughts, Cam. My friend sees a well-respected hypertension specialist strictly for blood pressure, and a GP for most other things. They are indeed aware of each other. I would assume each has a full list of meds he uses, although I'm not sure; I'll ask. I do know that the hypertension specialist is not yet aware that the GP prescribed Serzone. The BP meds come from a mail-order maintenance-prescription service, while the Serzone comes from a regular pharmacy. Does flagging an interaction necessarily mean "don't take these together"?
One other question: A few years ago, at age 45, he had what was apparently a TIA one morning before work (fleeting blindness in one eye). He was taking BP meds at the time, but a much less extensive regimen, and was not monitoring closely. Extensive tests a few weeks later showed no sign of physical risk factors or possible cause other than high BP. Now, I notice the Serzone monograph says to use with caution in people who have cardiovascular disorders including stroke. Would this suggest that Serzone should not be used by someone who had a mild TIA of unknown origin?
Thanks,
Rick
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