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What Is The Reason For The High BP Reading?
Hi!,just had my bp checked at the docs 100/150,I am 55 and take regular exercise,however i take amlodipine 5mg but i have missed the last three days due to running out.The doc has recommended a blood test . Could the not taking of the bp tablet be more likely the reason for this high reading?
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Hello. Thank you for your question. I read your concerns carefully.
I cannot rule out the non-taking of the drug for three days as the cause of this high blood pressure level. If it was a one-time thing, then you should restart taking the drug, and then re-check your blood pressure. In order to decide, whether to add another drug to your therapy or not, I would recommend a 24-hour blood pressure monitor, which would give us additional information about your blood pressure level span in 24 hours.
I hope I was helpful. Take care!
I cannot rule out the non-taking of the drug for three days as the cause of this high blood pressure level. If it was a one-time thing, then you should restart taking the drug, and then re-check your blood pressure. In order to decide, whether to add another drug to your therapy or not, I would recommend a 24-hour blood pressure monitor, which would give us additional information about your blood pressure level span in 24 hours.
I hope I was helpful. Take care!
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