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27 year old male with hypertension was not taking his prescribed medicine and his blood pressure was found to be 175/120.. Now he is refilling his prescription and has taken his medication. Should he be in the ER or continue to monitor his BP at home while starting his meds.
hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using HCM. If he has symptoms like severe headache,Giddiness,chest pain or shortness of breath he should go to ER otherwise start Medicines as prescribed and monitor BP at home. My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
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hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using HCM. If he has symptoms like severe headache,Giddiness,chest pain or shortness of breath he should go to ER otherwise start Medicines as prescribed and monitor BP at home. My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.