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Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Pressure
I am a 71 yr. old woman and have taken Diovan for many years because of episodes of high blood pressure. But this was at least 15-10 yrs. ago and I have had no high blood pressure. I always have low blood pressure with a very low pulse (40-45) which has caused concern with another doctor of mine. I have no energy or desire to do anything. Yesterday I didn t take my pill and I felt normal. But my concern is how to get off the medication, as I know it is not good to just stop taking a medication altogether. I need to know what I should do in coming off this medication.
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
Hello,
Would agree with you on the fact that it is not OK to stop antihypertensive drugs cold turkey.
From the other hand, it seems that you do not tolerate well your current therapy.
For this reason, I would recommend taking half of the dose in the next days and see if your blood pressure values get high. In such a case, switching to another drug may be needed.
In this regard, I would recommend switching to amlodipine or lercanidipine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Would agree with you on the fact that it is not OK to stop antihypertensive drugs cold turkey.
From the other hand, it seems that you do not tolerate well your current therapy.
For this reason, I would recommend taking half of the dose in the next days and see if your blood pressure values get high. In such a case, switching to another drug may be needed.
In this regard, I would recommend switching to amlodipine or lercanidipine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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