giftcreations123 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 My doctor wanted to start me on Cozaar for blood pressure regulation and Inderal, a beta blocker for the heart rate.Any thoughts or suggestions? I am worried about using both.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolaclover Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have a great childhood friend who I reconnected with on fb, she had POTs for 10 yrs and did very well with inderal, she is 100% better now and has been for about 3 yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenna Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 My son was put on Cozaar and Florinef a few months ago. It has been very effective for him. He has Low-Flow POTS and is vasoconstricted. The Cozaar increases his body's production of nitric oxide and dilates his blood vessels. That in turn lowers his blood pressure (which wasn't high to begin with, so that's not so good for him...) If you are vasoconstricted, Cozaar might be a great medication for you. If you are too dilated as is more common with POTS, I think that Cozaar could cause a lot of problems for you.My son's heart rate used to rise about 50 bpm when he stood up. Since starting on these meds, it now usually jumps 20-30 bmp when he stands. Progress!By the way, the generic version of Cozaar which is called Losarten is not nearly as effective for my son as the brand Cozaar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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