Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure And Dizziness

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: I normally suffer from high blood pressure and my GP has now put my on Ramipril 10 mg and bisoporol 2.5mg. My blood pressure has been reasonably OK at about 130/85. Yesterday I did have a dizzy spell with pains everywhere. Now that I check my blood pressure several times last night it is always about 165/115 (I took the tablets that morning). This is the same this morning (before taking my tablets).

Is this anything that I need to worry about.

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need extra medication to lower blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

You need extra medication, as 165/115 is high blood pressure. If you have a diuretic at home, such as hydrochlorthiazid, it will be the best solution. If not, take another 5 mg Ramipril.

Take care

Come back if you have any further questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (21 minutes later)

Thank you for your quick reply. I am concerned that my blood pressure is steadily rising. If this Ramipril and the extra dose that you suggested does not help what is the next step.

Has it spiked because of a minor heart attack. This is my fear

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:
Don't worry so much. Patients with arterial hypertension may have blood pressure strikes from time to time. It is not a heart attack, unless you have severe chest pain. If you notice that extra dose of Ramipril doesn't help, then you can have some diuretics at home for such cases. Also you can take an extra dose of Bisoprolol if your heart rate is elevated as well, it will decrease both blood pressure and heart rate.

Wishing you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (20 hours later)

Just wanted to say thanks very much for helping me calm down. Your answer is very clear and comprehensive.

thanks again
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome

Detailed Answer:
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar