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Can Amlodipine Dosage Be Increased For High BP?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Jan 2024
Question: I’m 64 years old I take XXXXXXX tan- hctz 100-12.5mg and amlodipine besylate 5 mg. I’m away from home and I just took my blood pressure and it was 178 / 88. Should I increase either dosage till I can get home to my doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

YES, may increase the Amlodipine dosage

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Firstly, you need to be taking the BP reading frequently two to three times a day.

Yes, you should increase the dose of Amlodipine to 5 mg twice a day and keep track of BP-reading for hypotension (drop in blood pressure below the baseline ranges).

Also, please have a low salt diet.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Sagar Makode, Cardiologist
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Can Amlodipine Dosage Be Increased For High BP?

Brief Answer: YES, may increase the Amlodipine dosage Detailed Answer: Hello, Firstly, you need to be taking the BP reading frequently two to three times a day. Yes, you should increase the dose of Amlodipine to 5 mg twice a day and keep track of BP-reading for hypotension (drop in blood pressure below the baseline ranges). Also, please have a low salt diet. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Sagar Makode, Cardiologist