Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure

Posted on Tue, 23 May 2017

Question: my husband has high blood pressure. he is take a pill 2 times per day. about 9 or 10 last night he had a spike up to 153/101 and took an extra pill. is it ok to go back to two pills a day today?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What is the blood pressure this morning? is this the lone spike ever?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I will like to know if your husband has ever had a similar spike in the past. Also, what is his blood pressure this morning? This will help me determine whether he needs to return to his regular dose or needs his medications adjusted.

There is nothing wrong with taking paroxetine and metoprolol at the same time as there are no major drug interactions between them.

I hope to hear back from you before concluding on the medication change and blood pressure variations.

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