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What Causes Persistent Increase In My BP?
I am 37, female, 5 4 and weigh 170 lbs. I have been on atinolol 100mg for approximately six years. Last year my blood pressure started rising again to 130/115. My Dr added another med. Macardis 80 mg daily. This week my BP has started rising again. (140/115) My Dr checked my thyroid last year and said everything was fine. He did not know why my BP was rising again. I have started walking 2 miles a day and have lost 30 lbs in the last two mths. What is going on?
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
Hello,
Your diastolic BP is higher comparatively and is recommended for you to stop atenolol and switch to another drug because 100mg Atenolol can have another side-effect.
And considering your age BP can be controlled with another group of anti-hypertension drugs. It’s recommended for you to consult a physician personally for proper management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
Your diastolic BP is higher comparatively and is recommended for you to stop atenolol and switch to another drug because 100mg Atenolol can have another side-effect.
And considering your age BP can be controlled with another group of anti-hypertension drugs. It’s recommended for you to consult a physician personally for proper management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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