XP: Anyone here on blood pressure meds?

amor_eterno · August 2011

My PCP just prescribed Labetalol because my BP gas been a little high the last few days. Of course now I'm nervous to take it because I know weeks 5-10 are pretty crucial. The alternative is not to take it and risk my BP going even higher along with whatever else that could bring. Does anyone have any experience with this? TIA!

Yellow_Daisy · August 2011

I'm on labetalol for post partum hypertension and based on what my OB said it is regularly prescribed to pregnant and nursing mothers. I would still double check with your OB because mine wasn't specific about which trimester(s) it is safe to take it in.

Imanurse03 · August 2011

I'm on Labetalol and have been on it since before becoming pg. My endocrinologist put me on it because he knew we were doing IF treatments and it's considered safe for pg. OB is fine with me being on the Labetalol. I haven't had any problems with being on it with this pg and little one has been fine!

amor_eterno · August 2011

Thanks ladies! Some on my BMB suggested Aldomet so I emailed my PCP to get her opinion. Unfortunately, I won't see my Ob until 8/23 so I'm working with my PCP until then. My hospital network shares patient info between providers so both offices know exactly what I'm doing.

Imanurse03 · August 2011

Yes, Aldomet is a very old BP drug that is very often used in pg as well. I tried Aldomet a few years ago while doing IF treatments because of the safety of Aldomet in pg. Unfortunately the Aldomet did nothing for my BP and so I'm on Labetalol. Good luck!

amor_eterno · August 2011

Imanurse03:
Yes, Aldomet is a very old BP drug that is very often used in pg as well. I tried Aldomet a few years ago while doing IF treatments because of the safety of Aldomet in pg. Unfortunately the Aldomet did nothing for my BP and so I'm on Labetalol. Good luck!

Oh, that's for that info too! Thank you! :0)

ej708 · August 2011

Yellow_Daisy:
I'm on labetalol for post partum hypertension and based on what my OB said it is regularly prescribed to pregnant and nursing mothers. I would still double check with your OB because mine wasn't specific about which trimester(s) it is safe to take it in.

Same here

wordslikeswords · August 2011

amor_eterno:
Thanks ladies! Some on my BMB suggested Aldomet so I emailed my PCP to get her opinion. Unfortunately, I won't see my Ob until 8/23 so I'm working with my PCP until then. My hospital network shares patient info between providers so both offices know exactly what I'm doing.

That was me! I only mention it because Labetolol is a category C and aldomet is B. But I think Labetolol is stronger. I'm on Aldomet but my HBP was pretty mild. Usually right around 145/85. I'm on the lowest dose and I usually am around 135/75 now, and they're happy with that since I have kidney disease. I know a ton of women have taken Labetolol and it's fine. I just figure if the category B works it might make you feel better

amor_eterno · August 2011

wordslikeswords:

amor_eterno:
Thanks ladies! Some on my BMB suggested Aldomet so I emailed my PCP to get her opinion. Unfortunately, I won't see my Ob until 8/23 so I'm working with my PCP until then. My hospital network shares patient info between providers so both offices know exactly what I'm doing.

That was me! I only mention it because Labetolol is a category C and aldomet is B. But I think Labetolol is stronger. I'm on Aldomet but my HBP was pretty mild. Usually right around 145/85. I'm on the lowest dose and I usually am around 135/75 now, and they're happy with that since I have kidney disease. I know a ton of women have taken Labetolol and it's fine. I just figure if the category B works it might make you feel better

I actually got the response from my PCP about Labetalol/Aldomet. She said that Labetalol will do a better job of controlling my BP and that she understands my worry but it's safe to be on. She's always been very careful with my treatment/questions so I do trust her opinion. Even after 2 Labetalol doses I feel much better, I don't have that weird, out-of-breath feeling I've had the last few days.

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