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    High Blood Pressure Medications

    Hello.

    I apparently have IC and I also take Diovan for high blood pressure.

    I wonder if my blood pressure medications increase my urgency/frequency symptoms. My general doctor says the Diovan has no diuretic effect buy my urologist is not so sure. Is there anyone out there who has taken high blood pressure medications and had them adversely affect their IC symptoms?

    Thank you.

    Hatshepsut
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      I take Lisinipril, it has no effect on me.
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        • #3
          I take Benicar and it doesn't bother my IC even though it does contain a diuretic.

          Donna
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            • #4
              I have been taking a low dose water pill for about six - eight weeks. In the beginning I did not notice any change in my IC symptoms and I was actually in a pretty good remission. Then i took Crestor for my cholesterol and it seems that sent my bladder into a tailspin. I only took it for two days. Now I am having trouble getting back to neutral... I was in a flare that was barely manageable until last Thursday when it became unbearable. Sunday I had brief relief for the day so I thought I was on my way out but today is unbearable again. I am not sure if it could be the water pill but I did take it for quite a while with no effect. And it is a very low dose. I should mention that frequency has never been one of my main symptoms and still isn't that much of a problem even on the water pill. I am just in excruciating pain. I am hoping to be able to go on a vacation next week with my husband but at this point it's not looking good any suggestions to help this flare? Or any comments about the water pill causing pain?
              I suffer nearly every day, but thank God for the blessings in my life.
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                • #5
                  Re: High Blood Pressure Medications

                  I am not familiar with Crestor but if it is a pill you take once a day it takes 7 days for all of it to get out of your system.
                  So this could be why it is taking a while for the flare to clear up, 7 days for med to clear your system and then time for bladder to recover.
                  My are with you all. May you all find a way to peace and joy in your lives.
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                    • #6
                      Re: High Blood Pressure Medications

                      I used to take Spironolactone and it definitely had a diuretic effect x
                      27 y.o mother of 2 in the UK.

                      Bladder problems since the age of 17. Recurrent UTI (thankfully none since the Dec 2012 UTI which triggered these symptoms off) and my GP strongly suspects IC, had ultrasound and awaiting diagnosis via cystoscopy and hydrodistention.

                      Symptoms are - painful bladder, frequency and urgency, bladder spasms, urethra pain "twinges", pelvic pain, pressure feeling in bladder.

                      Tried - Ditropan (did nothing but no side effects either - took for 4 months), Vesicare (didn't work - caused retention) Magnesium and Calcium (did nothing - took for 1 month).

                      Currently trying - Probiotics, PH balance, Cod Liver Oil and, D-Mannose before and after intercourse, ****** ********* method for reducing risk of UTI, Contraceptive Pill for my PCOS and cycle control. I mainly follow the IC diet and also elimination diet.

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                        • #7
                          I'm having a similar situation with Crestor although I have taken it almost two months. Looking back I had mild symptoms that I ignored ("vibrating bladder") mild IC symptoms. But this week I have had three intense flares in the midst of comforting bladder care all week (after a migraine and vomiting last Monday, I watched food and activity), then had a major flare Wednesday night out of the blue. Hoping the 7-days will put an end to this. Thanks for posting.

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                            • #8
                              Originally posted by Chris Schultz
                              I'm having a similar situation with Crestor although I have taken it almost two months. Looking back I had mild symptoms that I ignored ("vibrating bladder") mild IC symptoms. But this week I have had three intense flares in the midst of comforting bladder care all week (after a migraine and vomiting last Monday, I watched food and activity), then had a major flare Wednesday night out of the blue. Hoping the 7-days will put an end to this. Thanks for posting.
                              I hope you feel better soon. If your symptoms don't ease soon, you might want to do a detailed diary for a while to see if you can identify triggers.

                              Donna
                              Stay safe


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                              Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf

                              Have you checked the ICN Shop?
                              Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.

                              Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html

                              Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/

                              Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/

                              AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/

                              I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.                               [3MG]

                              Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined fool

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                                • #9
                                  I realized a follow-up might be helpful. My pain did go away completely about 4 days after stopping the Crestor. Personally I'm convinced, but not looking forward to the conversation with my doctor. Even though he left it totally up to me to start it, I am prepared for, (as has often happened with my bladder symptoms), him not agreeing with me about the bladder pain. Usually I would be happy to test the theory, but can't imagine signing up for that pain again, especially since we probably won't be able to control the time and day it might reoccur.

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                                    • #10
                                      Well conversation with my doctor about the cholesterol meds happened yesterday, and I am discouraged. He is "certain" the Crestor was not responsible for my flare. I want to believe him, but I can't count the doctors who have "been certain" and been wrong in the past, which resulted in my pain and suffering and feeling alone and not believed. I think this doctor is a good primary care doctor, and he has been supportive of my IC and listens to me... mostly. He said, "I don't want to give you a pill that gives you pain." But he doesn't realize that what I am hearing is that he wants me to take this pill and I need to not have pain with it somehow. My cholesterol numbers were super high (like my dad's always were). So he gives me the option to try to go full vegan plus healthy fish,no red meat ever. I know he was just trying to convince me that I need to get my cholesterol down, but I felt like it was punishment. (Thanks for the chance to vent). I doubt it would work because my attempts to improve my cholesterol with diet in the past made no difference (and didn't fit my dad either). And clearly he doesn't understand how hard that would be adding in an IC diet in top of that! I mean what's left? Basically steamed veggies, fish, and bread with only olive oil.

                                      So, he's referring me to (another) new urogynicologist. I know that's good, but neither of the two I've seen over the last ten years were helpful or very compassionate which is why I stopped seeing them and manage on my own. I'm going to restart the Creator in a month after this Camping Event I'm volunteering for. I'm nervous. I never even considered that Crestor would flare my bladder before it happened. But finally getting my cholesterol down was one of the few good things to happen with my health, so I would love it if he's right. Any advice or experiences would be very welcome!

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