I have taken several different BP meds over the years until the docs and I were satisfied that everything was OK. Every body is different – it is entirely possible that your doc will need to adjust or change meds. DO NOT TAKE YOUR FATHER’S MEDS. Consult with your doctor. She needs to know. There are dozens, even hundreds of different BP meds and small change can make a difference. When you say “started recently” – how recent? A week, a month, 3 months? I have never experienced the issues you describe, but like I said, everyone is different.