Medicated hypertension & Scuba diving

[-Stephan-]

Since this is my first post, please allow me to thank you for a most informative forum used by those with a passion for Scuba diving.


I have a question which hopefully have a relatively simple answer.
I suffer from a genetic form of hypertension (high blood pressure) and have been managing the condition effectively by taking Coversyl Plus with the active ingredients being perindopril and indapamide. Perindopril is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor while Indapamide is a type of medicine called a diuretic.


The dosage I use is one tablet containing 4 mg Perindopril tert-butylamine and 1.25 mg Indapamide in the morning after breakfast.


Question: Can one safely dive while using Coversyl Plus for hypertension?

 

[Hawkwood]

Have a look at this info from DAN: Antihypertensives | The Heart & Diving - DAN Health & Diving

I too take 4mg Coversyl.

 

[DocVikingo]

Question: Can one safely dive while using Coversyl Plus for hypertension?

Hi Stephan,

The following response is predicated on the assumption that the diver's HBP is uncomplicated and well-controlled on Coversyl Plus, and no significant side effects are in evidence, e.g., persistent cough, a not uncommon side effect of ACE inhibitors with implications for diving.

As far as antihypertensives go, ACE inhibitors (e.g., perindopril) are among the least worrisome when it comes to scuba. Because this combination formulation also contains a diuretic (indapamide) the diver taking it will want to make sure s/he stays well-hydrated, but this should not be problematic.

Regards,

DocVikingo


This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual and should not be construed as such.

 

[-Stephan-]

Kindly allow me to thank both respondents for their reassuring replies!

With much appreciation,
Stephan