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What Causes High BP While On Losartan?
Posted on
Sat, 16 Sep 2017
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Sat, 16 Sep 2017
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Question : I take Losartan`HCTZ 100`25 one time a day. My blood pressure is still very high and Ive been on it for at least 5 years. Is there a higher dose I can take in that same medication?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your actual (100/25 mg) daily dose of Losartan/HCTZ is the maximal recommended dose.
So, it is not recommended to exceed this value.
Instead, I would recommend considering the addition of another anti-hypertensive therapy in order to potentiate the therapy effects and achieve the desired blood pressure values.
An option would be the addition of a calcium channel blocker such as Amlodipine or Lercanidipine.
It may be started with 5mg daily and gradually increasing the dose to around 10 mg.
You need to discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your actual (100/25 mg) daily dose of Losartan/HCTZ is the maximal recommended dose.
So, it is not recommended to exceed this value.
Instead, I would recommend considering the addition of another anti-hypertensive therapy in order to potentiate the therapy effects and achieve the desired blood pressure values.
An option would be the addition of a calcium channel blocker such as Amlodipine or Lercanidipine.
It may be started with 5mg daily and gradually increasing the dose to around 10 mg.
You need to discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for following up with me. Is this a good medicine to add if I'm a diabetic? The problem is I am in the middle of trying to find a better Dr.
Brief Answer:
Opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Being a diabetic means that you should control your blood pressure values more strictly.
That’s why your need to potentiate your actual anti-hypertensive therapy.
Calcium channel blockers are a good alternative in this regard.
You need to discuss with a dedicated cardiologist that could take the responsibility of frequently caring for every cardiac issues.
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
Opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Being a diabetic means that you should control your blood pressure values more strictly.
That’s why your need to potentiate your actual anti-hypertensive therapy.
Calcium channel blockers are a good alternative in this regard.
You need to discuss with a dedicated cardiologist that could take the responsibility of frequently caring for every cardiac issues.
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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