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How To Lower BP After Putting Stent A Month Ago Even After Taking Med For BP And Inflamed Prostate?

hi. my dad just had a stent put in about a month ago. his blood preasure is 156/119 . he also doesnt feel good, but wont tell me exactly what he is feeling. he wont go to hospital. is there anything he can take to lower it? he is on blood preasure meds and meds for an inflamed prostate.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hi I read your query very carefully.

I would like to suggest consulting his cardiologist adjusting the medications.

However for the moment he can take nifedipine 10 mg to stabilise his BP.

Hope it was of help!
Dr. Benard
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How To Lower BP After Putting Stent A Month Ago Even After Taking Med For BP And Inflamed Prostate?

Hi I read your query very carefully. I would like to suggest consulting his cardiologist adjusting the medications. However for the moment he can take nifedipine 10 mg to stabilise his BP. Hope it was of help! Dr. Benard