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Q: Is there a medication that will control heart palpitations that has a side effect of appetite suppression?
Medications always have unintended side effects, so I was hoping there was a heart medication that would also control my appetite. Perhaps I'm looking for a wonder drug? LOL!
If you just want to say beeyotchy things, then don't answer at all. How's that for wanting it all?
Ciao!
A: Want it all, do we? Heart medicines are prescribed for specific reasons. One size does not fit all. Talk to your doctor about what your heart really needs. This is more important.
Q: Why do black men use different heart medication to white men?
On an episode of House a black man was given different heart medication to what a white man would receive. Apparently this medication was specially designed to work better for black men. I'm curious as to what difference exists between white and black men that they might use two different medications?
Well the show was quite specific that this was a racial issue deciding what medication the man should take. Of course the show is hardly a scholarly reference but it intrigued me none the less.
So different races are genetically different to each other in any way other than the genetic differences that define us as indivduals? What about skin pigment? Obviously that's different between races, is that not related to genetics?
A: Doctors would like to know, too. I didn't see the show, so I don't know which medication you're talking about, but there are several significant differences in how blacks and whites respond to cardiovascular medications. That holds for men and women, as well. But the drugs aren't designed that way. For instance, the use of hydralazine in afterload reduction for congestive heart failure seems to work very well in blacks, according to recent studies, but the drug's been used for decades. Perhaps even more interesting is that CMS looks at the prescription of certain drugs as markers of quality, and this isn't one of them, despite the fact that it's cheaper and works better than the alternative in selected patients.
In drug treatment studies, one of the important things to do is to check for "confounding variables" that might skew the results. Sometimes something unexpected like a racial difference pops up. That in itself is meaningless, but it does offer the hypothesis for later study, and that's the stage at which we find ourselves with some of these drugs. Stay tuned.
Q: How my step father obtain needed heart medication in North Carolina with no health insurance or other resource?
Does anyone know any programs he can obtain his heart medications in North Carolina? He has no health insurance and is currently unemployed. I know there are programs out there, I just don't know the names of any. Thanks.
A: vote democractic next time.
just kidding....good luck with your dad...check your county's health resources. Sometimes even the company that makes the drug might help you out.
Q: Is it normal to feel short of breath when taking heart medication?
I just started a heart medication today to slow down my heart beat..
and I feel like I can't breathe, is that normal?
I'm worried.
It's called Metoprolol-L
A: Could you please post the name of the medication. If you feel shortness of breath you should be contacting your Dr. You state that you were put on Metoprolol to treat a fast heart rate. Did your Dr. tell you the cause of the fast heart rate. Did you have a heart attack or congestive heart failure? Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 blocking agent. It is generally used to treat hypertension or angina.Beta-1receptors are found in your heart why Beta-2 receptors are found in your lungs. It is contraindicated in patients who have breathing problems such as asthma,COPD, or congestive heart failure.In congestive heart failure it can depress the hearts force of contraction. It can also cause CHF.Shortness of breath is never normal, you should contact the physician who ordered the medication. This medication should never be stopped abruptly. Even though it is a beta-1 beta blocker it's not absolute so you need to be contacting your Dr. or go to emergency. Take care, Donna
Q: Heart medication for a murmur or palpitation?
If someone takes heart medications for a murmur or palpation, are they at high risk for a heart attack or something like that? They are currently 19 and have been taking it for yrs and I guess will always have to take it.
A: At age 19 they are not at high risk.
Q: how long do I have if I quit taking my heart medication?
My heart is only working 30% or less and I am so tired I am on over 26 medications and I am also on shots for my diadeties. I almost died in September they didn't think I would make it then but here I am I am ready to go.
A: I wish I knew how old you were and some other vital stats, but with the info you provide, I am sorry to say that you are nearly "terminaly" ill, meaning you wont get better and most likely the meds you are on wont help, perhaps they will help prolong things only.
If the percentage you are referring to is the ejection fraction of the heart, as a health care provider we use 20-30% to meet criteria for the "terminally ill" with 6 months or less to live.
Diabetes intertwined to a caridiac situation is not good either, ultimately you will end up in renal failure and multiorgan shut down, and have circulatory compromise.
I am sorry that you are going through this.
I would highly recommend sitting down with your cardiologist and listening to all of your options, balloon pump perhaps? cardica rehab?
If the answers are not good, ask your doctor for a referral to a local Hospice organization. They will help coordinate care to support you and keep you comfortable as you stop taking meds that you really dont want to take.
And another side note, if you truly feel this is the best for you, you should consider getting a DNR code status signed, a living will and appointing a POA for healthcare in case you get to the point where you cant make your own decisions, because if you dont have a DNR signed, and you are out and about and collapse, a bystander will call 911 and they will do all they can to save you...
Good Luck to you
Q: Do I need to continue heart worm medication for my dog all year long?
We have given our dog his heart worm and flea/tick meds regularly, since adopting last Feb. We have used all his heart worm medication and wondered if we need to continue it. If I remember correctly, I think it is optional to keep them on it year round, but wondered if anyone else stops the heart worm medication during the winter months. Any suggestions are appreciated.
A: You can stop it but if your dog gets heart worm between now and when you give it next it may kill him =( The medicine only works to prevent the heart worm. The vet told me if you give the med and he already has the worm the dog can die. So if you want to stop it get your dog heart worm tested before starting the med again.
Q: My mom takes heart medication. Everytime the doctor goes to take her blood pressure it is always high?
Does this mean that the medication is not working? Or that there is not enough being taken?
A: Thank you for the question.
Not necessarily. There are "extraneous" factors that may skew a blood pressure reading in a doctor's office.
Examples:
1. For many people, blood pressure is typically higher in the morning than it is in the afternoon.
2. Being in a rush to get to a doctor's appoint (running late, traffic) can raise blood pressure.
3. Having taken NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Advil, etc) before a doctor's appt can raise blood pressure.
4. Concurrent illnesses (flu, stomach flu, etc) can raise blood pressure.
5. And there is a well-known clinical phenomenon called "white coat hypertenion", which is a persistently elevated blood pressure ONLY in the doctor's office (normal at home).
I would recommend discussing with your mom's doctor whether this could be the "white coat syndrome" and ask if her mother would benefit from what is called ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
I hope this helps.
Q: Do I have to be put on disability if I receive a heart transplant or am put on heart medication?
I think that I may have a heart condition. If I get a transplant then will I be required to be put on disability??
One other thing...Will most employers hire people who have had a heart transplants done in the past?
Any input is great.
Thx!
A: Sure they will hire you, they can't discriminate because of a heart condition or a heart medication, but your getting ahead of your self thinking you need a heart transplant because you don't even know if you need one.
Q: Dog had heart worm medication a week early?
I have a female great dane about 85 pounds. She's been taking heart guard for a year now and she got a hold of her heart worm medication a week before it as suppose to be given to her. Should I worry? Is she going to die or anything drastic? Please don't comment unless your answering the question.
A: It's not a problem. Heart worm medication does not stick around in a dog's body for a whole month. It is a "retro active" drug, meaning it will kill off any heartworm larvae the dog has picked up in the last 30 days. The drug itself is out of your dog's system within 24 hours. This is why if you are not sure the dog got all of the medication (for example, they vomited shortly after you give the pill) or if you don't remember giving it for sure or your larger dog gets your smaller dog's dose most vets will simply recommend waiting a day and then giving another pill.
Q: The name of a heart medication?
I was writing a biology report and i forgot one fact; does anyone know the name of a heart medication, it starts with a c and ends with LA. It is usually used to help treat heart palpitations.
I am fairly sure it's a beta blocker and the LA is a suffix.
A: I have no idea, I can't think of anything but here's a couple lists that you might recognize the med from:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=118
http://www.allergynursing.com/medications/betablockers.html
Q: I wanna to know that- can Homeopathic medication cure Heart Vlve Diseases?
I wanna to know that- can Homeopathic medication cure Heart Valve Diseases? I am only 26 years old and 46 kg.
A: Homeopathic medicine isn't proven to cure anything. I strongly recommend against trying it for anything serious like heart disorders.
Q: What is the science behind how heart medication helps heart disease?
A: Which medication and what type of heart disease?
Books are written on this subject. Big, heavy books.
Q: my mom has a heart condition and she takes heart medication every night but in the morning she had tea?
the tea had ginseng in it and she isnt feeling good throwing up and stomach pains so what do I do?
A: Does your mother take any anticoagulants(blood thinners)? If she is, maybe the medication is reacting to the ginseng and upsetting her stomach
Q: Heart medication Available in the Philippine?
Can anyone tell me if the Usual Heart Medication used and prescribed in the US and Canada is available in the Philippines? If so,, the cost relative to the US and CA ?? Thanks
A: Rest assured that all the cardiac medications available in the US and Canada are available in the Phillipines. They are usually manufactured in the Far East regions and in India under license from US and EU companies e.g. Clopidogrel (plavix) is manufactured in India and available as Clopica.
Regarding prices they are sold at about one eighth or even one tenth of US prices.
It is yet another instance where the world is really a Global Village.