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What Causes High Blood Pressure While On BP Medication?
I am a 65 year old female who has been on bp medicine for many years. I take Indera120mg and, as of Tuesday, Benicar HCT 20 mg - previously just Benicar 20mg. My bp has been spiking at around 170/101 and then down to around 166/88. How long should it be for relief from the new medicine? Of course, when the bp get higher, I get nervous, and make it worse.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that your blood pressure wasn't controlled properly but now just give some time like 4-5 days for the new drug to help lower your blood pressure.
Also I would recommend that you avoid salt intake absolutely.Avoid high calorie food as well.Eat preferably boiled or bland food.
Hope you find my advice of some benefit.Good luck.
Also I would recommend that you avoid salt intake absolutely.Avoid high calorie food as well.Eat preferably boiled or bland food.
Hope you find my advice of some benefit.Good luck.
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