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Suggest Medication For High BP

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Posted on Tue, 7 Jun 2016
Question: My blood pressure just read 183/113
What can I take over the counter
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You require clinical evaluation urgently

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. If you have a resting blood pressure of 183/ 113 mm Hg then it is significantly high and requires urgent clinical evaluation.

2. Your doctor will prescribe medicines after confirmation of high blood pressure after clinical examination.

3. No over the counter medicine is recommended for lowering blood pressure in your case.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (31 minutes later)
When i lie down its 155/84
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Your require a clinical examination if blood pressure is 155/ 83 mm Hg

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. A blood pressure more than 140/ 90 mm Hg requires clinical examination and treatment.

2. Your blood pressure is to be recorded on three consecutive days after 30 minutes of physical and mental rest.

3. If your blood pressure continues to be 155/ 83 mm Hg then you require a clinical examintion.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Medication For High BP

Brief Answer: You require clinical evaluation urgently Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. If you have a resting blood pressure of 183/ 113 mm Hg then it is significantly high and requires urgent clinical evaluation. 2. Your doctor will prescribe medicines after confirmation of high blood pressure after clinical examination. 3. No over the counter medicine is recommended for lowering blood pressure in your case. Hope your query is answered. Please do write back if you have any doubts.