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Have HTN, Prescribed Amlodipin. Family History Of HTN. How Long Should I Continue With Medication?
I am having HTN since last 5 yrs. Last month my BP reading was 190/120 to which doctor prescribed amlodipine besylate 10 mg - 1 at night, atenolol - 50 mg - 2 (morn and night) & canderstan cilexetil 8 mg - 1 at night. Now since 1 month I am having normal regular bp .i.e 120/80, 130/80. I have family history of HTN since my father too had the same. How long should I continue with the above tablet.
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
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More or less you have continue the medication for life time. But you can reduce the doses as you are taking a lot of medication to control BP. If you are able to the reduce the medication in about one year than we have a chance to stop the medications. The precautions you have to take are:
1. reduce your weight and maintain it according to your height
2. Keep a control over your blood sugar if you are diabetic.
3. Keep a check on Lipid profile and have it with in normal range.
4. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
5. Avoid salty, fatty and oily food.
6. Do regular exercise for at least one hour daily.
7. get your cardiac check up once in a year.
If you follow the instruction than you will be able to reduce your doses and finally stopping it.
Best Wishes
More or less you have continue the medication for life time. But you can reduce the doses as you are taking a lot of medication to control BP. If you are able to the reduce the medication in about one year than we have a chance to stop the medications. The precautions you have to take are:
1. reduce your weight and maintain it according to your height
2. Keep a control over your blood sugar if you are diabetic.
3. Keep a check on Lipid profile and have it with in normal range.
4. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
5. Avoid salty, fatty and oily food.
6. Do regular exercise for at least one hour daily.
7. get your cardiac check up once in a year.
If you follow the instruction than you will be able to reduce your doses and finally stopping it.
Best Wishes
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