Increased BP and worsened edema after taking off medication due to increase in lasix dosage. History of enlarged heart due to BP. Guide
Patient: My doc just took my off my blood pressure meds because he increased my lasix dosage - In the last 2 days my blood pressure has increased - it is currently 161/101 -AND my edema has gotten much worse.  I cannot get my doc to call me back but I am feeling off - should I take a dose of my losartan?  I already have an enlargement in my heart from chronic bp issues Doctor: Hello,Your doctor might have taken off losartan for a reason.May be that your Potassium level are high.But the blood pressure is pretty high and you need combination of Antihypertensive drugs with Lasix now to control the Blood pressure.Edema may be due to Cardiac and renal abnormality.Consult your doctor before adding other antihypertensive.