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What Causes Erratic Changes In Blood Pressure Levels After A Change In Medication?

my heart doctor changed my blood pressure meds and my blood pressure is now all over the place. This morning it was 146/91 I took a clonidine he prescribed as a helper to my normal med. An Hour later it was 133/83 Just now it was back up to 178/86 I have an appointment to see him Wednesday. What do you think
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
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Hello,

You have not mentioned what antihypertensive you have been prescribed apart from clonodine.Generally an antihypertensive is chosen on the basis of the age, side effect profile and other comorbid conditions.

Generally after changing a blood pressure medication it takes time for the body to adjust to the new medication and it generally settles in a few days.

But if your blood pressure keeps on showing drastic fluctuations, you have to discuss this with your physician and ask for readjustment of your dose or medications.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Erratic Changes In Blood Pressure Levels After A Change In Medication?

Hello, You have not mentioned what antihypertensive you have been prescribed apart from clonodine.Generally an antihypertensive is chosen on the basis of the age, side effect profile and other comorbid conditions. Generally after changing a blood pressure medication it takes time for the body to adjust to the new medication and it generally settles in a few days. But if your blood pressure keeps on showing drastic fluctuations, you have to discuss this with your physician and ask for readjustment of your dose or medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician