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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While On Benicar?
I m on blood pressure pills (Benicar 40 mg) daily.............usually my blood pressure runs 120 s over low 80 s with a pulse rate of 68.................today it ran 174/82 and my pulse rate was 52.........my pulse rate has never ran that low.........what could be the problem if any?
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
The heart rate usually slows down when blood pressure raises. It is an established physiological phenomenon. So, an one time rise in blood pressure that accompanies a dip in heart rate need not worry much.
I would have suggested my patient to do regular monitoring. And asked to consult if there is increase in blood pressure on more than 2-3 occasions and also if there is constant dip in heart rate below 40.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
I would have suggested my patient to do regular monitoring. And asked to consult if there is increase in blood pressure on more than 2-3 occasions and also if there is constant dip in heart rate below 40.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
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