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How Can Elevated BP Levels Be Managed?
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?"
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
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
Do I need a script for these to things?
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
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
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