HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Effects Of Overdose Of BP Medication?

By accident I took too much of my blood pressure medication. At 10 am I took 10mg amlodipine besylate, along with 100mg metroprolol trtrate, 150 mg bupropion hcl sr and 37.5-25 mg triamterene-htcz. Then about 4pm with my bp so high, I thought I forgot to take the metroprolol, which I am currently taking 2 50mg tabs at a time until the script runs out. Unfortunately I took 2 of the amlodipine besylate, making it a total of 30 mg for the day. I am uninsured and cannot afford an unnecessary trip to the hospital, after being so in debt from just getting the treatment and prescriptions.
Wed, 17 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI
Welcome to H C M
I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question
Its wrong and risky to take over doses of medicines ,but doesn't worry,relax
First of all take complete bed rest.
Get your blood pressure and heart rate exam.
Normal BP at age less than 65 yrs is 140/90 ,age more than 65 Yrs is 150/90
If BP is less than 90/60 you should go to hospital
If heart rate is less than 60/minute go to hospital.
Otherwise nothing to worry you would be alright.
Cut salt in any form
Always mention your age and detail of medicines you are prescribed
Good luck
You can ask any number of free questions at' PUBLIC FORUM'
Hope I have answered your question
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Effects Of Overdose Of BP Medication?

HI Welcome to H C M I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question Its wrong and risky to take over doses of medicines ,but doesn t worry,relax First of all take complete bed rest. Get your blood pressure and heart rate exam. Normal BP at age less than 65 yrs is 140/90 ,age more than 65 Yrs is 150/90 If BP is less than 90/60 you should go to hospital If heart rate is less than 60/minute go to hospital. Otherwise nothing to worry you would be alright. Cut salt in any form Always mention your age and detail of medicines you are prescribed Good luck You can ask any number of free questions at PUBLIC FORUM Hope I have answered your question