What Causes Elevated BP Inspite Of Having Ativan And Toprol?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

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Question : I am being treated by a cardiologist for minor mitral valve prolapse and unstable blood pressure. I woke up at 3 a.m. today with an elevated blood pressure reading (I have a good monitor), I took 5 mg Ativan and, then, 25 mg Toprol XL. It was 196/90, and now it's 168/86. I am a woman. I have no other symptoms...not breathless, no pain in my chest, arms, or jaw. I can pass the Stroke tests. Can I safely wait until morning to call my doctor?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can wait until morning to call doctor...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

I have gone through your medical history. You can safely wait until morning to call your doctor. Meanwhile, I advise to take extra dose of Toprol.

You can discuss with your doctor in the morning regarding changing therapy or increasing the dose of drugs you are actually taking.

Dr.Benard
Let me know if you have further queries!

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