When Does BP Go Down After Getting Off Of Benadryl?

Posted on Wed, 28 May 2014

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Wed, 28 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : HI I have been off Benadryl (25mg per night for 18 months) for 16 days. My blood pressure is 162/78. I no longer have headaches but will the BP come down? I had been given BP meds but headaches were intense. If it comes down how long? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may or may not come down....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

At this age, possibility of blood pressure getting down to normal is low. However I would monitor the blood pressures a month or two after starting blood pressure medicines.

Since you have history of diabetes and high blood pressure, I would also like you base line evaluation of heart done. Discuss with your treating physician.

Hope this answered your query. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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