Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Should I Do About High Blood Pressure Even After Taking Carvedilol And Losartan?
My B/P today has been 201/98 at 8:30 am with a fasting blood sugar of 125. Took Carvedilol 25 mg and Losartan 100 mg. Ate. At 1:pm, B/P is 205/102. sugar dropped to 66 (OJ/food then), Now, at 3:pm, B/P is 198/97. Should I take Lasix 40 mg or more B/P med? I am a 75 y/o woman.
Wed, 2 Nov 2022
Hi,
Looking at your age and blood pressure level along with medications you are taking I would suggest:
- To get a cardiologist's advice for heart check up and then adjust, BP medications.
- Similarly to meet a Diabetes specialist and exclude diabetes.
Get investigated as per need treatment of diabetes, keeping blood sugar in normal limit and have improved life style helps normalization of blood pressure.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Looking at your age and blood pressure level along with medications you are taking I would suggest:
- To get a cardiologist's advice for heart check up and then adjust, BP medications.
- Similarly to meet a Diabetes specialist and exclude diabetes.
Get investigated as per need treatment of diabetes, keeping blood sugar in normal limit and have improved life style helps normalization of blood pressure.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
In such conditions, we recommend to take Lasix as a fast reliever. Then in the continuing days you should see your doctor to evaluate the current treatment. Probably adjustments should be done related to it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
In such conditions, we recommend to take Lasix as a fast reliever. Then in the continuing days you should see your doctor to evaluate the current treatment. Probably adjustments should be done related to it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....