Patient's question:
Sister-in-law's weight has increased since giving birth. Recently, she has been feeling dizzy and her eyes and head sometimes hurt. Is it high blood pressure? The doctor prescribed Felodipine. Does it affect her function?Doctor's answer:
Pay attention to personal hygiene, regularly check and compare blood pressure test results, and adjust daily living habits accordingly. Medication may be necessary to control blood pressure, and during treatment, it is advisable to minimize the intake of greasy, spicy foods and avoid high-sodium diets. Maintain a low-salt, low-fat diet, quit smoking, engage in appropriate physical exercise, and control body weight. Maintain a regular lifestyle and avoid unnecessary pressure. Measure blood pressure periodically.Felodipine may cause erectile dysfunction and sexual dysfunction, but this is a personal adverse reaction and does not affect everyone. If symptoms similar to this arise, consider switching to another antihypertensive medication. Recently, there has been an increase in sexual activity. The medication mentioned here is for lowering blood pressure and does not significantly interfere with sexual life or function.