How Can Elevated BP Levels Be Managed?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017

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Question : My blood pressure won't go down. Doubled meds still can't get my blood pressure down what should I do my blood pressure is like 150 over 97.Will it help if I start walking more?"

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

I am glad to hear from you again on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that further changes need to be done regarding your anti- hypertensive therapy in order to have a better management of blood pressure.

So, I would recommend taking Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, one tablet in the morning, besides your current therapy.

A close monitoring of blood pressure is needed in the subsequent week.

If after a week your blood pressure values are still high ( above 140/ 90 mm Hg), then I would recommend adding 5 mg of amlodipine at lunch. Y out can increase further the dose of amlodipine up to 10 mg after a week if blood pressure values are still high.

Hope to have been helpful!

I remain at your disposal if you have any other questions!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (13 minutes later)

Do I need a script for these to things?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

These antihypertensive drugs are given only under medical prescription.

You should discuss with your attending physician on the above issues.

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar