PackersFan Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hey all,Just wondering if in the attempts to raise my blood pressure by taking Florinef it can cause symptoms? I was taking it once a day and my Dr just increased it to twice a day. Does your body take time to adjust to a new BP? Mines was normally in the 100's/60-70's and now it's getting close to 120/80. Just been feeling a little shaky and heady/faint feeling. Wondering if its taking time for my body to acclimate to the new blood pressure.Thoughts? Experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 My personal experience with florinef and BP variations:I have had a very hard time adjusting to a higher BP. I seem to be comfortable around 110/70 (give or take) and every time I went higher than that I had symptoms - shaky, headache, rush of blood to the head and what not. Have you considered increasing your dose of florinef gradually rather than abruptly? For ex if you were taking 1 pill and now you're supposed to take 2, maybe start with a 1/4 pill increase, then after a couple of days go to 1/2, then to 3/4 until you reach your target dose and give your body time to adjust before increasing the dose.Hope this helps.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hanice Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 AlexThat sounds genious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobiano Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hi PackersFan,My experience is that any time my meds are altered (either a does is increased or a new med is added) there is definitely an adjustment period to whatever effect the med has (e.g. change in BP or HR). Hope that you acclimate soon. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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