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What Causes Persistent High Blood Pressure Despite Taking Medication?
I am 48 yr old female high cholesterol under control. Get that from my genetics. Onset of high blood pressure all of a sudden. I have been taking 10mg Amlodipine and still stays high. From 140 to 173 over 92-106 pulse stays high even at rest. When blood pressure is high my legs and feet swell so big they hurt. And vision gets foggy. Any suggestions. I asked my Dr to send me to cardiologist to look for cause maybe narrowing of renal artery.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to high blood pressure.
I suggest to do regular measurements of the blood pressure.
I also suggest to do an electrocardiogram to evaluate the cardiac function.
I suggest to consult your cardiologist about an alternative medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to high blood pressure.
I suggest to do regular measurements of the blood pressure.
I also suggest to do an electrocardiogram to evaluate the cardiac function.
I suggest to consult your cardiologist about an alternative medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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