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Suggest Medication For Hypertension

My Mum has unstable blood pressure. She has been given medication to contain cholesterol, Enalapril 20g per day. But she still as palpitations. Initially she would take a combo Enalapril 10g + Atenolol but this got her dizzy and Atenolol was discountinued. please advice, is Enalapril enough? or a combo is required to contain her pressure.
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Enalapril and Atenolol are older drugs for hypertension. These are having many side effects like dizziness, palpitations etc. So better to replace these drugs by newer drugs.
Newer drugs like telmisartan, metoprolol are having high therapeutic effect and lower side effects.
So better to start newer antihypertensive drugs after consulting your doctor.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Better two start with one drug (telmisartan) and if needed add another drug (metoprolol) to achieve blood pressure control.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Medication For Hypertension

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Enalapril and Atenolol are older drugs for hypertension. These are having many side effects like dizziness, palpitations etc. So better to replace these drugs by newer drugs. Newer drugs like telmisartan, metoprolol are having high therapeutic effect and lower side effects. So better to start newer antihypertensive drugs after consulting your doctor. Don t worry, you will be alright. Better two start with one drug (telmisartan) and if needed add another drug (metoprolol) to achieve blood pressure control. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.