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Is S-numlo For Controlling BP Taken Life Long?

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Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014
Question: My wife was checked for BP and it 160/100. Doctor has suggested s-numlo 2.5 for ten days (1 everyday). Should she take it life long or will it be temporary
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Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: It is temporary,follow up needed. Detailed Answer: Hello there, Welcome to Healthcare magic, Nice to meet you here, It is temporary,follow up needed, While treating the hypertensive patients, doctors usually start with the lower dose of medications for a limited period of time to know its effect on body and proceed for the long term course of treatment. For your wife, amlodipine 2.5mg [s-numlo 2.5mg] is given as initial dose to know its effect for a minimum period of ten days, so that he can measure the blood pressure and have a conclusion whether to stick with the dose or to change it according to her blood pressure. That’s why I advise you to have a follow up appointment with the same doctor and treated accordingly, Take care. Dr.surendiran.g
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Is S-numlo For Controlling BP Taken Life Long?

Brief Answer: It is temporary,follow up needed. Detailed Answer: Hello there, Welcome to Healthcare magic, Nice to meet you here, It is temporary,follow up needed, While treating the hypertensive patients, doctors usually start with the lower dose of medications for a limited period of time to know its effect on body and proceed for the long term course of treatment. For your wife, amlodipine 2.5mg [s-numlo 2.5mg] is given as initial dose to know its effect for a minimum period of ten days, so that he can measure the blood pressure and have a conclusion whether to stick with the dose or to change it according to her blood pressure. That’s why I advise you to have a follow up appointment with the same doctor and treated accordingly, Take care. Dr.surendiran.g