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Question: I woke up with my blood pressure at 145/104. Took bystolic 5mg and a water pill. It went down to 104/91 after 1hr.. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
You have nothing to worry about...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX!
You have nothing to worry about. What you have experienced was a slight BP elevation that was quickly treated with bystolic.
I recommend to:
- avoid salty food
- reduce alcohol
- increase physical therapy
- add an ACE-i such as ramipril to your therapy
This measures are done in order to control better your BP.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
You have nothing to worry about...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX!
You have nothing to worry about. What you have experienced was a slight BP elevation that was quickly treated with bystolic.
I recommend to:
- avoid salty food
- reduce alcohol
- increase physical therapy
- add an ACE-i such as ramipril to your therapy
This measures are done in order to control better your BP.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
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