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I'm 62 in good health. I take Verapamil SR 120mg. My BP is usually 130/82. I rarely check it. It seems to have spiked o 160/95, Pulse 85. I feel my usual good self. No other medications and a few supplements. Vegetarian diet - high fiber. Biggest vice is coffee with half and half. What could cause sucha spike? 95 year old mother has lifetime hx of high BP.
Hi, thanks for posting a question on our site. In this kind of situation from my clinical experience can be caused by coffee intake, smoking or salt consumption etc. I usually advise my patients in this type of situation to continue taking medications as prescribed and make sure to check blood pressure medications first thing in the morning for 3-4 days, if it continues to be high then I review prescribed medications. I suggest you consult your physician if you continue to get high measurements. I hope this helps.
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What Causes Sudden Hike In Blood Pressure?
Hi, thanks for posting a question on our site. In this kind of situation from my clinical experience can be caused by coffee intake, smoking or salt consumption etc. I usually advise my patients in this type of situation to continue taking medications as prescribed and make sure to check blood pressure medications first thing in the morning for 3-4 days, if it continues to be high then I review prescribed medications. I suggest you consult your physician if you continue to get high measurements. I hope this helps.