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My BP HS Been Running Anywhere From 135/87 To 146/97.
Question: My BP hS been running anywhere from 135/87 to 146/97. My Doctor increased my BP medicine today from 50 mg. to 75 mg. How often should I recheck BP?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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Regarding your concern, let me explain that as blood pressure is a dynamic parameter, it is necessary to frequently check your BP values.
This is especially true in case of therapeutic changes in order to control the effectiveness of the new dose or scheme.
Checking BP values every hour would give the more realistic picture of this parameter variations.
But, as this is impossible and would condition your daily activity, three to four times daily would be a reasonable strategy to investigate therapeutic effectiveness.
Another alternative would be to undergo an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring test (AMBP),that is a smal device that checks your blood pressure hourly, but it may be a little uncomfortable.
To conclude, 3-4 times a day blood pressure monitoring for a couple of days up to a week would be the most appropriate strategy.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to - Ask a Doctor - service!
Regarding your concern, let me explain that as blood pressure is a dynamic parameter, it is necessary to frequently check your BP values.
This is especially true in case of therapeutic changes in order to control the effectiveness of the new dose or scheme.
Checking BP values every hour would give the more realistic picture of this parameter variations.
But, as this is impossible and would condition your daily activity, three to four times daily would be a reasonable strategy to investigate therapeutic effectiveness.
Another alternative would be to undergo an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring test (AMBP),that is a smal device that checks your blood pressure hourly, but it may be a little uncomfortable.
To conclude, 3-4 times a day blood pressure monitoring for a couple of days up to a week would be the most appropriate strategy.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was thinking once a day. Checking it 3 to 4 times a day would make me too nervous. How long would it take for the added dosage to become affective in your opinion?
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear!
I understand your concern and would recommend check your blood pressure values in the morning, if you will only check once.
The added dosage will become effective in 3-4 days, but sometimes it may need up to a week, based on individual properties.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear!
I understand your concern and would recommend check your blood pressure values in the morning, if you will only check once.
The added dosage will become effective in 3-4 days, but sometimes it may need up to a week, based on individual properties.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Lastly the BP medication I am on is metoprolol 75 mg. I was on 50 mg. It%E2%80%99s 75 mg Still considered a low dosage? Thanks so much for all your help.
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
75mg of Metoprolol is considered a low- medium dose.
There is no reason to worry about its adverse effects.
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
75mg of Metoprolol is considered a low- medium dose.
There is no reason to worry about its adverse effects.
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
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