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Blood Pressure Medication

Lisa

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Location
New York, USA
I have been on a couple different ones, had to change due to adverse reactions, not because of any issue with my CD.....not sure that a BP med would necessarily cause a flare.....
 

Scipio

Well-known member
Location
San Diego
I use a beta-blocker, metoprolol. I have used other BP meds in the past. I don't think any of them ever triggered a flare so far as I can tell.
 
Thanks for the responses!

I tried Metoprolol a few years back, ended up in the hospital with severe pain (crohn's flare). I've also tried Moxonidine, Atenolol, Hydrochlorothiazide, Amlodipine, Bisoprolol, and a couple more - all with the same outcome. Sometimes I get ill within the first day depending on the medication. Never managed to use any of the mentioned one's longer than a couple of weeks.

Crohn's I was diagnosed with the first time 42 years ago, was in remission for about 35 years. Now it's worse than ever. I'm allergic (skin peeling) to Vedolizumab (Entyvio), Ustekinumab (Stelara), Azathioprine (Imurel). Maybe my body's different.

Whatsoever, my blood pressure is very high and my doctor haven't been able to find a blood pressure medication that doesn't affect my Crohn's.

All suggestions are welcome!
 
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I have taken Metoprolol-but I found it to be pretty harsh. I am now on Amlodipine. I am currently on Budesonide and my blood pressure spiked, the doctor increased dosage, and my GP is monitoring it weekly through the steroid. I had never considered that the medication could be worsening my stomach issues.
 

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