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What Should I Do If My Medication Is Increasing Blood Pressure?

Hello,

I have been taking Hopace10 and aten-D for the past 15yrs and my bp has been normal with occasional ups and downs. But now i have diagnosed wiith having renal history and they have stopped these medicines and prescribed only aten25. This has resulted in my bp going up. Unfortunately, i have left for another place and I have yet to find a doctor. what should i do?
Tue, 19 May 2015
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Hello,
I can understand your concern very well, as you are in new place which is not familial with you.
I want to know few things from your side like your age, if you are having diabetes or not, taking any other tablets or not, what kind of renal problems you are diagnosed.

I would like to tell you that if you cut down the drug after taking it for past 15 years, then its obvious that your BP will shoot up, because your body is used to these drugs and it requires some time to adapt again with new drug and dose. I personally feel that atenolol alone will not control your BP and if i were your treating physician, i would advise you few tests like lipid profile, serum creatinine, blood sugar, ECG and TMT, if required.

You can come back to me directly anytime after having all the information i have asked, so i can guide you in right direction for betterment of your health.

Kind regards.
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What Should I Do If My Medication Is Increasing Blood Pressure?

Hello, I can understand your concern very well, as you are in new place which is not familial with you. I want to know few things from your side like your age, if you are having diabetes or not, taking any other tablets or not, what kind of renal problems you are diagnosed. I would like to tell you that if you cut down the drug after taking it for past 15 years, then its obvious that your BP will shoot up, because your body is used to these drugs and it requires some time to adapt again with new drug and dose. I personally feel that atenolol alone will not control your BP and if i were your treating physician, i would advise you few tests like lipid profile, serum creatinine, blood sugar, ECG and TMT, if required. You can come back to me directly anytime after having all the information i have asked, so i can guide you in right direction for betterment of your health. Kind regards.