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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Levels

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Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Question: I am 52 my father had his first heart attack at the age of 24 he was an alcoholic and never ate vegetables or fruit. I am an recovering addict that has been clean for 6 years my drug of choice was oxycodon. I have had normal blood pressure most of my life, however in the last few months my pressure has been higher than ever. I do smoke and have for at least the last 25 years. I have always eaten better than my father however I do have hi cholesterol I used to take Lipitor however I've been a blood donor for many years and my cholesterol has has been lower but my blood pressure has gone up no insurance and I'm concerned about hypertension high blood pressure read between 170 over 110 to much as 190 over 120. My mother also hypertension she is 78 years old and appears to be very healthy. Would like some advice on cheap blood pressure medication the information would be greatly appreciated.
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Take Enalapril along wirh Hydrochlorthiazide

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can try Enalapril 10 mg twice a day along with Hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg once a day in the morning.
These medications are relatively cheap. But I don't know if you can buy it without a receipt.

Take care

Come back if you have any further questions
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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Levels

Brief Answer: Take Enalapril along wirh Hydrochlorthiazide Detailed Answer: Hi, You can try Enalapril 10 mg twice a day along with Hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg once a day in the morning. These medications are relatively cheap. But I don't know if you can buy it without a receipt. Take care Come back if you have any further questions