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What Can Be The Effect Of Overdose Of BP Medication?
Question: I took my blood pressure pill twice in a matter oh hours by mistake what should I do?
Brief Answer:
Depends on the drug name and dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
The effect of double dose will depend on the type of drug and dosage taken. Please let me know the drug name, dose taken and any symptoms that you are having so that I am better able to help you.
You can get your BP & pulse checked at intervals of 1-2 hours. Most of the anti-hypertensive drugs are long acting and effects are slow. However drug of beta blocker group may slow the heart rate. Wait and watch.
If you develop symptoms, get in touch with your treating doctor.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Depends on the drug name and dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
The effect of double dose will depend on the type of drug and dosage taken. Please let me know the drug name, dose taken and any symptoms that you are having so that I am better able to help you.
You can get your BP & pulse checked at intervals of 1-2 hours. Most of the anti-hypertensive drugs are long acting and effects are slow. However drug of beta blocker group may slow the heart rate. Wait and watch.
If you develop symptoms, get in touch with your treating doctor.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
The medication is Valsartan Hctz160 /25mg
So far no symptoms.
What symptoms should I expect? I sent the medication name it is Valsartan Hctz 160-25mg.
So far no symptoms.
What symptoms should I expect? I sent the medication name it is Valsartan Hctz 160-25mg.
Brief Answer:
Excessive urination etc
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You will have excessive urination due to double dose of Hctz and giddiness if blood pressure falls low, particularly on standing (effect of valsartan & Hctz ).
You can take some salt tablet (1-2) today if BP is below 100/60 mm hg.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Excessive urination etc
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You will have excessive urination due to double dose of Hctz and giddiness if blood pressure falls low, particularly on standing (effect of valsartan & Hctz ).
You can take some salt tablet (1-2) today if BP is below 100/60 mm hg.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
When should I resume taking my B P Pills?
Can I get salt pills over the counter?
Can I get salt pills over the counter?
Brief Answer:
Resuming B P Pills
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You resume your BP pills after 24 hours but check your BP prior to that.If your BP is well below 140/90 mm hg,you can skip the dose. If it is above 140/90 mm hg,take BP pills as usual.
Salt tablet can be obtained over the counter e.g tablet Sodamint (Sodium bicarbonate - the active ingredient).
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Resuming B P Pills
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You resume your BP pills after 24 hours but check your BP prior to that.If your BP is well below 140/90 mm hg,you can skip the dose. If it is above 140/90 mm hg,take BP pills as usual.
Salt tablet can be obtained over the counter e.g tablet Sodamint (Sodium bicarbonate - the active ingredient).
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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