So, I will be starting orientation soon and I haven't found exact answers through my research. I don't mind disclosing personal information about my medications so here it goes.
I am on lisinopril 10 MG for blood pressure and Omeprazole 40 MG for acid reflux. Both are controlled well and I have no issues.
My question....do either of these drugs raise flags for the medical screening? If so what measures should be taken before hand? As in should I have any sort of statements from my primary care physician?
Thank you in advance for any information, I welcome the advice.
Question about medications and orientation
Discussion in 'Prime' started by Truelife, Oct 2, 2015.
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Nope. They won't show up, but make sure you disclose the lisinopril for your physical.
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You can buy Omeprazole 20mg at any store with an over the counter drug section. So it sure isn't much of a "controlled substance." (Been on it for years.)
But the BP med may be a different story. Just the fact that you NEED a BP med may be a different story, and the particular side effects of that one are less than wonderful.
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/lisinopril-side-effects.html
Quoting from the website on side effects:
More common
- Blurred vision
- cloudy urine
- confusion
- decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- sweating
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- body aches or pain
- chest pain
- chills
- common cold
- cough
- diarrhea
- difficulty breathing
- ear congestion
- fever
- headache
- loss of voice
- nasal congestion
- nausea
- runny nose
- sneezing
- sore throat
- vomiting
- Arm, back, or jaw pain
- chest discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- joint pain
- loss of appetite
- muscle aches and pains
- shivering
- trouble sleeping
End quote.As Joseph said, be sure you disclose it.Truelife and TROOPER to TRUCKER Thank this. -
yep almost exactly the same genetic makeup of nexium and alot cheaper over the counter. I have been taking it a while also.
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OBTW, if you want a chuckle, my wife STILL pronounces this Oh ME Praz Oh LEE! (I think she only does it to get my goat.)
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I've never had a single side effect from that medication, that being said I'd love to find out something for certain before I make this jump. Thank you very much for your input. I appreciate it.
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The BP meds cut you down to a 1 year card ,
they like to keep an eye on you.
No idea about the acid reflux medjoseph1135 and Truelife Thank this. -
Acid reflux doesn't take you to a year but BP does. It's better to disclose it and move on.
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Thanks to everyone who's given feedback, I finally got a hold of my PCP and said pretty much the same thing about a 1 year card. He has no problem verifying that the BP meds aren't causing me adverse side effects. BP check today with caffeine in my system at 123/70 pulse of 75
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Careful of taking Acid Reflux meds for too long, I found out that they can hinder your absorption of vitamins.
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