My cousin has high blood pressure...

[flowerorn]

My cousin is without energy, he has high blood pressure and arthritis that bother him to the point that he just doesn’t do anything. He doesn’t go out of the house. He would go to sleep in the afternoon, and couldn't walk across the room without nearly collapsing. He has been to a Doctor but there isn’t any improvement in his condition. I would like to help him find something that will help him to feel better. Anyone has been suffering from what he is suffering? What did you do to feel better? What did you take to treat your illness? I read about a medication called Dibenzilyne which says that:

Dibenzyline is basically used to treat symptoms of pheochromocytoma such as high blood pressure and excess sweating. Phenoxybenzamine may also be used to treat urinary problems in men who have certain prostate conditions.

Source: www.drugdelivery.ca/s3433-s-DIBENZYLINE.aspx

Anyone has been on it? What is your opinion on this medication? What other medication can he take to treat the arthritis?? Any advice welcome…

[gigi]

I know quite a few people who take high blood pressure medication. Some of the medications make them drowsy and listless necessitating a change in the medication. You don't say if your cousin is also taking a diuretic. The combination of medication is very important in their interactions with one another. Timing of dosages is another important issue. There are doctors that specialize in interventional medication that will customize a routine for the individual. A helpful website is: www.mayoclinic.com Much good luck to you and your cousin. It's equally as difficult to watch someone suffer as it is to suffer.