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Suggest Treatment For High BP

Ibeen having problems keeping my blood pressure down....I can wake up out my sleep at 165/103....I ve been on linsinopri, it worked but I would couph my lungs up.... Dr. Took me off linsinopri and put me o. NORVASC 5mg then increased to 10mg.....still didnt bring pressure down..I am a 48 yr old female ...I personally think its hormonal because there is a shift in my entire cycle. ....Please help any suggestions?
Fri, 3 Jul 2020
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Any other cause of hypertension should be ruled out.Primary hypertension is the major cause of raised blood pressure and the cause of it is usually unknown.

When a patient is not responding to BP drugs,any other cause of raised BP such as renal,vascular or endocrine causes should be ruled out. Renal function tests should be done.

I would recommend using another drug along with amlodipine or increasing the dose of the drug.

Diet modification and Mild physical activity will help in reducing the stress levels.Monitor blood pressure and rule out other causes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For High BP

Hi Any other cause of hypertension should be ruled out.Primary hypertension is the major cause of raised blood pressure and the cause of it is usually unknown. When a patient is not responding to BP drugs,any other cause of raised BP such as renal,vascular or endocrine causes should be ruled out. Renal function tests should be done. I would recommend using another drug along with amlodipine or increasing the dose of the drug. Diet modification and Mild physical activity will help in reducing the stress levels.Monitor blood pressure and rule out other causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician