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I went off my high blood pressure medication for 2 weeks. I measured it while off the medication and it read 154/101. I decided to take my blood pressure medication and it now reads 158/101 mornings and evenings 154/95. I really don t see a difference. Is my medication working?
Hello Thanks for writing in HCM I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. For hypertension i suggest you decrease table salt intake walking or cycling 30 mins for at least 5 days a week diet containing fruits especially banana ,citrus ,coconut even with above if it persist start on Amlodipine 5 mg once daily and increas dose as per requirement
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Hello Thanks for writing in HCM I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. For hypertension i suggest you decrease table salt intake walking or cycling 30 mins for at least 5 days a week diet containing fruits especially banana ,citrus ,coconut even with above if it persist start on Amlodipine 5 mg once daily and increas dose as per requirement Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion . Thank you. Wishing you good health