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What is the best Blood Pressure medication for me as The doctors are wantingto try Beta Blockers I have Myasthenia Gravis for 12 months now

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August 22
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A MGteam Member

Thanks Kay, I will mention it to the Doctor.

August 24
A MGteam Member

Hi Paul
I am taking losartan 100 mg and have been on that for years. It works well. On my blood pressure got too high. They wanted to add something to it.
I had to cut out most of the salt in my diet because they couldn't find a blood pressure pill that I was willing to take. That would cause problems for me. Good luck!
I find that changing my diet was the best thing instead of adding another pill. That works well for me. God bless. Take care

August 23
MGteam

It's completely understandable to have concerns about starting a new medication when you're managing myasthenia gravis (MG). The good news is that your instinct to ask questions is exactly right!

Beta-blockers are worth discussing carefully with your doctor, as there have been reports of them temporarily worsening MG Show Full Answer

It's completely understandable to have concerns about starting a new medication when you're managing myasthenia gravis (MG). The good news is that your instinct to ask questions is exactly right!

Beta-blockers are worth discussing carefully with your doctor, as there have been reports of them temporarily worsening MG symptoms. The symptoms usually improve over time, but it's still an important consideration. There are also some other blood pressure medications to be cautious about with MG:

- Calcium channel blockers (like nifedipine or verapamil) may worsen MG symptoms, and in people with severe MG, breathing difficulties have been reported
- Systemic lidocaine is also on the caution list for MG patients

It's really important to make sure all of your healthcare providers — including your cardiologist or GP — know you have myasthenia gravis before starting any new medication.

A neurologist who specializes in MG would be a great person to loop into this conversation, as they can work alongside your other doctors to find the safest option for you specifically.

August 22

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