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What Causes High BP While On Valsartan?
Question: Hello. My blood pressure is 151/101 and was recently placed on valsartan 160 mg and it i not lowering my blood pressure. Why?
Brief Answer:
investigation for seconday hypertension and titration
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
in a newly encountered hypertension (or worsening of hypertension) concerns are raised about secondary hypertension (endocrinological disorders, renovascular hypertension, etc). In such cases investigation for such causes should be done.
Regarding treatment, you should follow instructions for proper measurement (2-3 measurements each time, the lowest should be recorded) and if the blood pressure is still out of control then the treatment has to be escalated. Valsartan can be given in higher doses (up to 320mg per day) and a diuretic can also be added. Adding a second drug will be more efficacious than increasing the dose of a single drug.
Remember that most drugs require about a month to show their full potential so you'll have to be patient.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
investigation for seconday hypertension and titration
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
in a newly encountered hypertension (or worsening of hypertension) concerns are raised about secondary hypertension (endocrinological disorders, renovascular hypertension, etc). In such cases investigation for such causes should be done.
Regarding treatment, you should follow instructions for proper measurement (2-3 measurements each time, the lowest should be recorded) and if the blood pressure is still out of control then the treatment has to be escalated. Valsartan can be given in higher doses (up to 320mg per day) and a diuretic can also be added. Adding a second drug will be more efficacious than increasing the dose of a single drug.
Remember that most drugs require about a month to show their full potential so you'll have to be patient.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have hypothyroidism and taking tirosint 75 mg. Can this be the reason for the high blood pressure?
Brief Answer:
not very likely
Detailed Answer:
Neither hypo nor hyperthyroidism are a good enough reason to explain hypertension. You're not supposed to have hypertension even if you take more tirosint than the required dosage. You would have had other symptoms though like a fast heart rate, trembling, sweating, weight loss, etc
Kind Regards!
not very likely
Detailed Answer:
Neither hypo nor hyperthyroidism are a good enough reason to explain hypertension. You're not supposed to have hypertension even if you take more tirosint than the required dosage. You would have had other symptoms though like a fast heart rate, trembling, sweating, weight loss, etc
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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