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Article #68Re: Hypertension & Captopril
From: Tim Mackinlay
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:37
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:37
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On Tue, 27 Nov 2001 03:55:25 GMT, "SeaQuest" <seaquest@canada.com> wrote: >About 1 year ago I was diagnosed with moderate hypertension (high blood >pressure 155/95) and due to a family history of hypertension my doctor has >put me on a daily dose of Captopril (a very common med for the very common >condition). I've been on it for 12 months with not even the slightest side >effect and my blood pressure is now consistantly in the perfect range >(120/75). My family Dr is not at all concerned about my flying. My aviation >medical is coming up soon and I've been told that my Private License may be >in jeopardy as a result. This seems a tad ridiculous but thought I would see >if anyone has been through this? Can anyone shed light on how Transport >Canada views blood pressure issues and Captopril. > >Jim > > Have your doctor call the head medical examiner for a better answer. My doctor said they want 3 good readings in a row (say, every 2 weeks apart)
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