Q: For the last 7 months I have had a reaction to taking losartan and bendrofluzide tablets which caused large ichy lumps and then eventually violent vomiting. My tablets have been changed to bisoprolol because I was ok on beta blockers before but I have started to get the itchy lumps again could there be a common ingredient which I am allergic to in all blood pressure medication?
A: Pills may contain substances other than the active ingredient. Dyes, glycerin, cornstarch, and cellulose are examples of non-active ingredients. It is possible that your new medicine contains an inactive ingredient that is causing your reaction. Once you have been sensitized to an ingredient, it takes less of the substance to cause a reaction. Your pharmacist or doctor can tell you everything that is contained in your medicine. You also can do an online search here at Daily Med.
Brand name losartan (Cozaar) and bisoprolol (Zebeta) both contain hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, and titanium dioxide. The most likely suspect is titanium dioxide although true allergies to titanium dioxide are thought to be rare. Discuss this further with your doctor.
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How effective are the Blood pressure units you buy in the stores?
All of these drugs are toxic to the body. Yours has a way of saying, “I don’t like this stuff”. I have no idea how bad your hypertension is, but there are many natural therapies that you can use to reduce your blood pressure that your body will thank you for. Dr. Sherry Rogers’ book, “The High Blood Pressure Hoax”, is a great place to start.
All the best!!
how does one get hold of the “Dr sherry Rogers’ book or better still what is it called?. i have high blood pressure problems and i have tried several medication but to no avail. i am now on ramipril 10mg, doxazosine 4mg daily but my reading still comes up high 141/102. i will be happy to try any alternative.