PaulR
02-04-09, 16:25
Hi, I have high blood pressure going back generations on my fathers side of the family. I have been having mine checked for a few months and had readings ranging from 144/70 to 168/90
The doctor told me yesterday it is borderline high but because of my family history I should start on medication now (I am 30 years old). He has prescribed me lisinopril. I hate taking new medication and having read the leaflet am panicking about allergic reactions and side effects. I have to take one a day so I took one about 5pm last night and another this afternoon. If I was going to have a reaction to them would it have happened by now?
The doc has also asked me to have an ecg as well. Why would he want me to have an ecg? I'm getting worked up he thinks I have a major heart problem. Please can anyone shed any light
Thanks
The doctor told me yesterday it is borderline high but because of my family history I should start on medication now (I am 30 years old). He has prescribed me lisinopril. I hate taking new medication and having read the leaflet am panicking about allergic reactions and side effects. I have to take one a day so I took one about 5pm last night and another this afternoon. If I was going to have a reaction to them would it have happened by now?
The doc has also asked me to have an ecg as well. Why would he want me to have an ecg? I'm getting worked up he thinks I have a major heart problem. Please can anyone shed any light
Thanks