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Using Karbesat. Blood Pressure 128/78. Pulse Reading 65-70. Suggest?
Question: using karbesat at present 75mg, take blood pressure every day, it seems some mornings ( midday ) even when i havent taken ,pressure recorded is around 128 over 78 is that common? or is that effects of pill in my system from day before ? take tablet every day around 10.30 in the morning, also pulse reading allways around 65-70 mark.
Brief Answer:
Yes, No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
yes, many of these long acting hypertensives act longer than twenty four hours and after prolonged use there is always enough drug left for few hours of missing dose so that your BP remains normal. It is usual way the medicine act and you no need to be concerned about it. Also word of caution is, don't be lax on regularity of taking your medicines as end of dose effect is not very predictable, that means your BP may not remain normal every time you miss your dose.
Yes, No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
yes, many of these long acting hypertensives act longer than twenty four hours and after prolonged use there is always enough drug left for few hours of missing dose so that your BP remains normal. It is usual way the medicine act and you no need to be concerned about it. Also word of caution is, don't be lax on regularity of taking your medicines as end of dose effect is not very predictable, that means your BP may not remain normal every time you miss your dose.
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