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What Causes Persistent High Blood Pressure Despite Taking Medications?
Hello I am a woman in menopause and have high blood pressure and many medications have not worked while giving me side effects. I took Diovan and my blood pressure was stilled elevated and had eye twitching. I then stopped this and took enapril and my blood pressure was elevated and had a side effect of coughing. I then stopped and took arnlopiine besylate and had eye burning and hand shaking. I then stopped and took lisinpril and had coughing again. I then took atenolol w chlorthathol and my eye twitted and my BP was still elevated. Throughout all of these medications my BP was elevated. Any answers and recommendations to reduce my BP?
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
Hello,
First of all, stop all the medications at once. Raise in BP or hypertension is very tricky to treat now-a-days, it is related to multiple body organs problems. It might be the usual type of high blood pressure (primary hypertension or essential hypertension), which is often referred to simply as high blood pressure. Please go through all blood tests, TFTs, and blood test for pheochromocytoma for the plasma free Metanephrine test.
Do remember the change in lifestyle is the key. Exercise! Regular exercise is great for your overall well-being, and it can also help with lowering your BP. Plus, it’s a natural stress reliever, and stress is a common cause of high blood pressure. Change your diet. Choose diets high in fruits and vegetables, lean meats, high fiber, and whole grains.
Maintain your weight maintaining a healthy weight for your body will reduce the amount of strain on your heart, and help regulate BP. Limit sodium intake and most importantly, lower your stress levels. through meditation, finding an enjoyable hobby, exercising, or anything else that helps you relax. Limit your alcohol intake. Stop smoking.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan, General & Family Physician
First of all, stop all the medications at once. Raise in BP or hypertension is very tricky to treat now-a-days, it is related to multiple body organs problems. It might be the usual type of high blood pressure (primary hypertension or essential hypertension), which is often referred to simply as high blood pressure. Please go through all blood tests, TFTs, and blood test for pheochromocytoma for the plasma free Metanephrine test.
Do remember the change in lifestyle is the key. Exercise! Regular exercise is great for your overall well-being, and it can also help with lowering your BP. Plus, it’s a natural stress reliever, and stress is a common cause of high blood pressure. Change your diet. Choose diets high in fruits and vegetables, lean meats, high fiber, and whole grains.
Maintain your weight maintaining a healthy weight for your body will reduce the amount of strain on your heart, and help regulate BP. Limit sodium intake and most importantly, lower your stress levels. through meditation, finding an enjoyable hobby, exercising, or anything else that helps you relax. Limit your alcohol intake. Stop smoking.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan, General & Family Physician
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