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Can Doubling The Medication For Blood Pressure Help Regulate Hypertension?

Can I double my blood pressure medicine for one day?
age 55, 5'2" 160 lbs . I exercise, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. It's only been this high for a week.

I have an appointment Monday, however my blood pressure is running very high (165/97) and I am concerned and want to bring it down as soon as possible.

Mon, 19 Dec 2016

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Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Santosh Desai's Response

DEAR USER,
THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH HCM

I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN.. BUT DOUBLING THE DOSAGE JUST FOR A DAY WONT HELP YOU CONTROL YOUR BP

YOU NEED TO CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN AND SEE WHY YOUR BP IS NOT GETTING CONTROLLED EITHER DUE TO INADEQUATE DOSAGE, DUE TO SOME OTHER HEART PROBLEM OR NON COMPLIANCE

AFTER PROPER CONSULTING AND ADEQUATE DOSAGE BY CONSULTING YOUR PHYSICIAN YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BP

HOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS

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Can Doubling The Medication For Blood Pressure Help Regulate Hypertension?

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