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Suggest Medication For BP Levels Of 142/98 While Diagnosed With Asthma

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Posted on Wed, 4 Oct 2017
Question: Hi Doctor. I am an asthmatic and found out today that I have Blood pressure of 142/98. I use Budeflam and Ventolin. What blood pressure medication would you recommend. I am 57 years old. I also use 10mgAp Loratidine for Post Nasal Drip.
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Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Amlodipine would be good.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for query

Amlodipine is very safe in asthamatic patients.
Remember never to take a beta blocker.
Amlodipine 5 mg can be taken once in morning before breakfast.

Thanks!
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Suggest Medication For BP Levels Of 142/98 While Diagnosed With Asthma

Brief Answer: Amlodipine would be good. Detailed Answer: Hi dear, Thanks for query Amlodipine is very safe in asthamatic patients. Remember never to take a beta blocker. Amlodipine 5 mg can be taken once in morning before breakfast. Thanks!