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Is Bystolic Advisable For High Blood Pressure?

Have high B/P for over 10 years, keeping it at 156/70... My doctor just gave me sample of Bystolic, after 2 days of taking it B/P went to 114/45. Tried calling doctor 4-5 times ( no call back). Kind of scared to continue Stopped taking, felt dizzy, am in excellent health, except got B/P issues... What to do ?
posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today.
Its advisable to treat your high BP levels as high BP is linked to renal failure, stroke and heart attacks in the long run. You also need to check your fasting lipid profile and blood sugars.
Regarding your BP post treatment you have experienced quite a significant fall in the BP. Thats probably why you felt light headed. Your drugs have to be titrated to a level to maintain the BP less than 140/80. Please visit your doctor and restart the drug/another drug at a optimal dose.
Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be.
Take care. Warm regards,
Dr Praveen Jeyapathy

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Is Bystolic Advisable For High Blood Pressure?

Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today. Its advisable to treat your high BP levels as high BP is linked to renal failure, stroke and heart attacks in the long run. You also need to check your fasting lipid profile and blood sugars. Regarding your BP post treatment you have experienced quite a significant fall in the BP. Thats probably why you felt light headed. Your drugs have to be titrated to a level to maintain the BP less than 140/80. Please visit your doctor and restart the drug/another drug at a optimal dose. Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be. Take care. Warm regards, Dr Praveen Jeyapathy