
Overweight, Hypertension. On Candesartan Cilexetil Medication, Changed Medication. BP Still Very High. How Can I Control It?

Thanks for posting your query.
Your blood pressure is definitely on a higher side. It seems that the treatment you were getting till now is not sufficient now due to a salty and XXXXXXX diet.
The combination of drug you are taking now should control your blood pressure well.
Let me inform you that the drugs taken for hypertension do not produce the effect on dose to dose basis. These drugs when taken for a long period of time cause downregulation of receptors thus producing the effect.
It is always recommended to take your antihypertensives regularly without missing any doses. The effect on readings of blood pressure will be seen after 4-6 weeks of regular treatment. If still there is no relief it means that the drugs you are getting are insufficient to control your blood pressure and the treatment you are getting needs to be reconsidered.
Presently you try to continue with the treatment advised to you and monitor your blood pressure regularly to see its effect.
Try to maintain a low salt diet as much as you can. Stress relieving measures will also help you.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.


Thanks for writing again.
Adjusting the diet will be very helpful. You need to have a salt restricted diet with low fat foods. Reducing fatty foods, salt and increasing citrus fruits, garlic, fish, brown rice in your diet helps.
Also avoid smoking, alcohol and stress. Taking garlic on an empty stomach regularly will help.
Try yoga, meditation and reduce your weight to lower your blood pressure.
Hope my answer is helpful. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you a trouble free speedy recovery.
Regards.

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