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What Should Be Done After Taking Two Different Antihypertensive Medication?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Question: father, 66, taken mother's bp medicine telma 40, after taking his bp medicine arbitel 40. 120/80 is reading after 1hr, says can feel the effect. what can we do
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Hydrate him well Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. I understand that your father has taken two different antihypertensive medication. This may reduce the blood pressure below desired level. I would suggest to keep observing his blood pressure. Also give him ample amount of water with a pinch of salt in it. This will help to maintain the blood pressure if it goes below the normal levels. If you notice blood pressure below 100/60 then you may have to consult his treating doctor. Hope, I answered your query. regards,
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What Should Be Done After Taking Two Different Antihypertensive Medication?

Brief Answer: Hydrate him well Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. I understand that your father has taken two different antihypertensive medication. This may reduce the blood pressure below desired level. I would suggest to keep observing his blood pressure. Also give him ample amount of water with a pinch of salt in it. This will help to maintain the blood pressure if it goes below the normal levels. If you notice blood pressure below 100/60 then you may have to consult his treating doctor. Hope, I answered your query. regards,