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What Causes Increase In BP Readings Despite Being On Seroquel And Prozac?
Question: I am a 50 year old female. i have recently had high Bp. I am taking Seroquel 40mg 1x AM,Prozac 20 MG 1x pm an Xanax .05MG
Conasta 40MG 1x bedtime and Xanax .05MG 1X bedtime. I have a very stressful life...business and personal. I don't eat breakfast except for coffee and have recently been dehydrated. Do vou believe my increase be could be an interaction with the drugs. My 80 year old father developed BP in his late 40s ant takes 5 different meds.His BP is Fine now. The high BP is on his mothers side of his Family. Thank You!
Conasta 40MG 1x bedtime and Xanax .05MG 1X bedtime. I have a very stressful life...business and personal. I don't eat breakfast except for coffee and have recently been dehydrated. Do vou believe my increase be could be an interaction with the drugs. My 80 year old father developed BP in his late 40s ant takes 5 different meds.His BP is Fine now. The high BP is on his mothers side of his Family. Thank You!
Brief Answer:
Multiple causes for high BP; most probably stress in your case
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. From your statement i concluded that you wanted to know the cause of raised blood pressure (B.P). Am i correct? There could be a number of causes for raised B.P(blood pressure) and in your case most probable cause could be stress induced. Stress/anxiety/depression are potent stimulators of raising the blood pressure.
I would suggest you to record your B.P thrice a day for 5 consecutive days(make sure you record at same time). If record is above normal limits then anti-hypertensive medication could be started. In case it remains within limit then you need not to worry.
Meanwhile following steps would help you to lead a good life:
- Take fresh fruits & vegetables.
- Take adequate water.
- Go out for a walk in the evening for 30-45 mins. It will keep you fresh and relieve stress.
> AVOID:
- salt in food
- Fatty/oily food
- Junk food
- high carbohydrate diet
- alcohol & smoking (if you do)
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Multiple causes for high BP; most probably stress in your case
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. From your statement i concluded that you wanted to know the cause of raised blood pressure (B.P). Am i correct? There could be a number of causes for raised B.P(blood pressure) and in your case most probable cause could be stress induced. Stress/anxiety/depression are potent stimulators of raising the blood pressure.
I would suggest you to record your B.P thrice a day for 5 consecutive days(make sure you record at same time). If record is above normal limits then anti-hypertensive medication could be started. In case it remains within limit then you need not to worry.
Meanwhile following steps would help you to lead a good life:
- Take fresh fruits & vegetables.
- Take adequate water.
- Go out for a walk in the evening for 30-45 mins. It will keep you fresh and relieve stress.
> AVOID:
- salt in food
- Fatty/oily food
- Junk food
- high carbohydrate diet
- alcohol & smoking (if you do)
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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