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Why Am I Still Having High BP And Headache Despite Taking Hydrochlorothiazide?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Sep 2024
Question: Hello & hope this 1st month of this new year for higher heights is just fine -
I just took my bp = 155/102 currently taking 25mg hydrochlorothiazide 1/daily - and I have a headache.

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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need to increase the dose of Hydrochlorothiazide.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thank you for your query.

Your blood pressure is not adequately controlled. Ideally the blood pressure needs to be lowered below 140/90 with medication. The headache you are experiencing may be due to increased blood pressure.

You will need increased dose of Hydrochlorothiazide to 50 mg once daily. Also, follow DASH diet (dietary approach to stop hypertension). DASH diet include diet low in sodium, low in saturated fat, more fruits,vegetables, and grains. Exercise (like brisk walking) for 30 minutes every day. Follow up with your treating physician to increase the dose of Hydrochlorothiazide.

Hope this answers your question.

Take care.

Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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Why Am I Still Having High BP And Headache Despite Taking Hydrochlorothiazide?

Brief Answer: Need to increase the dose of Hydrochlorothiazide. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. Your blood pressure is not adequately controlled. Ideally the blood pressure needs to be lowered below 140/90 with medication. The headache you are experiencing may be due to increased blood pressure. You will need increased dose of Hydrochlorothiazide to 50 mg once daily. Also, follow DASH diet (dietary approach to stop hypertension). DASH diet include diet low in sodium, low in saturated fat, more fruits,vegetables, and grains. Exercise (like brisk walking) for 30 minutes every day. Follow up with your treating physician to increase the dose of Hydrochlorothiazide. Hope this answers your question. Take care. Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician