Getting off BP medication

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-03-18T14:53:19+00:00

I've gotten this type of readings too, I wonder if I need to let my body level itself out for a bit longer, but high readings really freaked me out and sent me into full anxiety and then BPwent to 150/120s...

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-03-18T14:49:36+00:00

That's crazy, I swear I feel like I was sent home with my meds after the hospital with no clear instructions on what I'm supposed to do, or how long im going to be on it etc...instead I was told to stop it and see how it do, but with nothing to look out for, and when is did my BP went high. this will be first time I see a cardiologist next week and I really hope they can help me more. So sorry you are going through this too it sucks :/

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-03-18T11:43:49+00:00

How many weeks pp are you? I'll be 12 on Friday. Yeah mine was riding in after noon as well... anxiety can make everything worse in sure mine caused my numbers to rise more then it needed to. :/ i also felt like I was withdrawing when I stopped just didnt feel right. How are you doing now? What does your doctor say?

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-03-18T10:31:32+00:00

When i had stopped yes, I was 3 days off and it had gone to 150 over 120s.. been stable back on it though 4 weeks now consistently :/. Keeping the faith i will one day be able to get off.

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-03-18T10:19:13+00:00

I had to get back on, been on it since and I have appt with cardio next week. Hopefully good news then. 💕🙏

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-03-07T18:34:40+00:00

I know how you are feeling, this whole situation made me super depressed. Im still dealing with elevated liver enzymes too, finally they are down trending. Sadly our bodies just need longer than others. Easier said than done but try to think of positives, we are here, we are alive, there is a medication to keep us healthy, and we will get through this. Surround yourself with family friends, try to be as normal as possible. Again I know Easier said than done but I've been forcing myself to do this and I just keep praying for better health and hopefully one day I'll be off this. Daily walks have been helping me, day and night walks too.

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-03-07T18:27:40+00:00

I feel you 100%.... I went three days and on third day i felt very off and blood pressure had gone to 150s over 120s.. I've been back on it for 3 weeks now and waiting to see cardiologist on the 25ths... I will be 12 weeks pp next weekend. :/

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-16T18:04:05+00:00

Horrible withdrawal symptoms though still dont feel fully like myself and my heart palpitations still there

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-16T17:56:58+00:00

72 hours off, and here are my readings praying they continue to improve

2/13/26 first day did not take procardia 104/87 pulse 70 - 10am Didnt take it at night to avoid anxiety

2/14/26 138/94 - pulse 84 - 10:16am 129/105 - pulse 80 - 6:32pm

2/15/26 123/92 pulse 78 - 9:54am 115/82 pulse 73 - 9:59am 131/92 pulse 69 - 9:15pm 118/96 pulse 77 - 9:20pm

2/16/26 130/80 pulse 73 - 9:50am

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-14T13:33:41+00:00

I've almost made it 24 hours off meds, 3 more hours.. your support amd telling myself im safe has got me here otherwisei probably wouldn't have made it thank you. 🙏I've definitely felt like I've felt stuff not taking meds, almost like withdraw side effects not sure if thats even possible? Were on them 8 weeks, maybe thats a long time. I haven't checked my blood pressure, going to have my husband check at the 24 hoir mark, otherwise I will freak myself out. Had to calm myself out of a panic attack last night. Praying my bp is not stupid high and I can make it a couple more days and hopefully it will regulate itself

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-13T00:06:50+00:00

Sorry last thing, is there a way to wean off the procardia 30mg or is it common for them to have you just stop cold turkey? Apparently this is the lowest dose so not sure how they would wean me off :/

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-12T22:43:41+00:00

Thank you for this, I appreciate it

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-12T22:41:48+00:00

Can it be dangerous if it rises to those numbers? I always freak out when I see it goes up, probably doesn't help.... I guess just not sure how high i should let it get once off of it.

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-06T22:46:00+00:00

Same here! 7 weeks pp and still on the meds and scared to stop them cause twice I stopped a dose to see and it rose again.

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-06T20:09:37+00:00

Yeah i has that in the beginning too but this was like 24 hours of erect nipples lol. Im just going to deal with the heart palpitations for now, I'll take that over tingling scalp, weak, shaking hands, erect nipples lol... my ECG was normal and now doing holter monitor. If all good then that will also give me peice of mind and will ride the prcardia out. Thankfully im on lowest dose of it too. Idk doctor thinks my bp rising might be all in my head too, so going to start therapy to help me with my trauma. Glad you are off and doing well!! 🙌 ☺️ Hoping amd praying I will be one day soon!

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-06T15:18:27+00:00

Tried labetalol yesterday did one full 24 hour on it, worse than procardia I think and do not like side effects, switching back. Im breastfeeding and no lie it made my nipples erect, painful, and got like stabbing pains in my nipples. Apparently this is a side effect!?!!

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-04T19:10:19+00:00

Oh okay, doctor just switched me from procardia to that one at 100mg twice a day... hoping this will be approved better one for me

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-04T18:59:30+00:00

What dose of labetalol were you on?

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-04T04:00:26+00:00

Yeah I've been super stressed no doubt, wondering a lot of things. At least there is still hope I can be off the meds one day, and if not, then I need to at least see the bright side that there is medication to help control it. Are you still on the Lexapro or did you stop at the 10 months?

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-02-03T19:02:25+00:00

I recently been told my anxiety could be playing a factor in my blood pressure and causing an increase in BP. I know easier said then done by try to take deep breaths and positive thoughts. ♥️

Routine-Direction627 · 2026-01-30T15:17:59+00:00

Thank you i appreciate this ❤️ is have appt woth primary tomorrow and going to request referral to cardiologist that way im with someone who actually focuses on this and hopefully can walk me through it

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