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Monday, June 01, 2009 Rhonda asks

Q: My husband has cut his alcohol (beer) consumption in half from 10-15 in 1/2 day to 5 per day.

He started taking Lisiopril 3 weeks ago and Corgard last week. He had blurred vision and very tired last week.  Says it's better.But now he has a sexual dysfunction. He also takes a low dose baby apirin per day.   Do you think his body is trying to adjust to the sudden changes?  He wants to stop taking meds, if this is what it will do to him.  Is this normal and what should we do? Please help!

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Lisa Nelson, Health Pro
6/ 3/09 1:34pm

Hi Rhonda,

 

Yes, your husband has been going through some significant changes in the past few weeks and it will take time to adjust.  However, I recommend keeping his physician up-to-date on symptoms your husband experiences in case his medication needs to be adjusted.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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6/ 4/09 1:17pm

Thank you for your answer.  I did contact his physician regarding the problem he's having and they did, indeed change his Lisinopril to the reguaral dosage w/o the fluid pill (which was in the first one).  They said it was causing his problems.  I'm sure his body is in shock from such drastic changes.  He's dealing and we are trying to give things a chance to adjust. 

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