I have just been diagnosed with Reynaud’s, and although my blood pressure is normal, I have been prescribed medication that will lower it to treat the Reynaud’s symptoms. However, I was told as my BP is normal, this can cause a bit of lightheadedness and head aches. Is there a non-medicinal way I can counteract that, as I don’t want to have to take head ache tablets as well, and I don’t want to undo what the BP tablets do.
Thanks
If you have been prescribed a calcium channel blocking drug such as nifedipine this Will cause your blood vessels to dilate relieving the symptoms of Renaud’s caused by constricting blood vessels however the side effects COULD be light headedness etc usually your body will adjust over a period of weeks so that you will strike a balance. Unfortunately all drugs have side effects its just a matter of weighing up the pros and cons

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As mentioned below, avoid cold and smoking. More details at the Merck Manual link below:
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch080/ch080g.html
what medication did the doctor prescribe?
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If you have been prescribed a calcium channel blocking drug such as nifedipine this Will cause your blood vessels to dilate relieving the symptoms of Renaud’s caused by constricting blood vessels however the side effects COULD be light headedness etc usually your body will adjust over a period of weeks so that you will strike a balance. Unfortunately all drugs have side effects its just a matter of weighing up the pros and cons
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