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What Causes Sudden Rise In BP After The Change Of Medications?

age 62 height 6.0 weight 245--diebeties--3 months ago the doctor changed my blood pressure meds. at that time it was 130/85 she took away hydrochlorthiazide and switched to 1/2 atenolol 25mg. i just stuck my are in a blood pressure checked and it was 188/121. bought a checker today. and about the same.pulse mid 65 - 75. any ideas
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM, I think you should add half a tablet of hydrochlorthiazide (12.5mg) to the atenolol. It should settle down. But it should be done under your doctor's supervision--regards
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What Causes Sudden Rise In BP After The Change Of Medications?

Hi welcome to HCM, I think you should add half a tablet of hydrochlorthiazide (12.5mg) to the atenolol. It should settle down. But it should be done under your doctor s supervision--regards