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What Causes High BP Despite Taking Ramipril?
Question: Hi, my mother was taking ramipril low dose and had still 180 blood pressure. When her dose was doubled by the doctor, her blood pressure increased up to 200. Does that mean that ACE inhibitors do not work for her?
Brief Answer:
The dose was not enough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Actually 2.5 was very little dose for blood pressure of 190 mm Hg abd 5mg is still little dose. Usually for patients with blood pressure of 180 and more a combination if two medications, such as ACE inhibitors and Ca channel blockers are needed.
Hope I could help you
Wishing your mother a good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask.
Regards,
The dose was not enough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Actually 2.5 was very little dose for blood pressure of 190 mm Hg abd 5mg is still little dose. Usually for patients with blood pressure of 180 and more a combination if two medications, such as ACE inhibitors and Ca channel blockers are needed.
Hope I could help you
Wishing your mother a good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask.
Regards,
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