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How Can Elevated Blood Pressure Levels Be Treated?

My husbands BP has been up for the past few days. This morning his BP was 155/105. He is currently on Amlodipine 5mg one time daily and low dose aspirin. Tonight his BP is 153/105. Should he take another amlodipine now to help get his BP down and contact his MD in the morning?
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that you can continue with the drugs till you get appointment with your doctor because his systolic BP is high continuously. He may require change of medicine. It’s recommended for you to continue with Amlodipine, keep him hydrated and consult your treating physician for further treatment.

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How Can Elevated Blood Pressure Levels Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that you can continue with the drugs till you get appointment with your doctor because his systolic BP is high continuously. He may require change of medicine. It’s recommended for you to continue with Amlodipine, keep him hydrated and consult your treating physician for further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.