Hypertension Meds ???

[ChemGuy]

Several years ago i started taking Lisinopril for HT. A year ago or so my doc added HCTZ and my BP dropped a little more. A few months ago he added amlodipine bestylate (norvasc) as well. This has helped even further.

From my research it seems I shouldnt need to go back to AME (3 or less Diuretic, ACE Inhibitors, CCB) but wanted to check and make sure.

Thanks guys

 

[AggieMike88]

From the CACI Worksheet for Hypertension (https://www.faa.gov/about/office_or...es/aam/ame/guide/media/C-CACIHypertension.pdf)



So I think you have it right. Bruce or Lou will confirm.


From past discussions on this topic, I think Bruce has said for this to be a complete yawner, have your treating doc write a letter to include the worksheet bullet points, and include three BP readings from different days. The later helps to demonstrate that you are stable on the current treatment method.

 

[AggieMike88]

Here is the Hypertension FAQ (from 2015) for added info....

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_or...ces/aam/ame/guide/media/Hypertension FAQs.pdf

 

[bbchien]

Report at next medical!

 

[ChemGuy]

Thanks Doc. Thats what I came up with but wanted to make check.

Now if the weather would clear up for some flying...

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

I found a bit of walking around helps hugely with that problem - and I always need to eat more greens!

 

[AggieMike88]

and I always need to eat more greens!

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