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Any Opinion For High BP Even After Taking 50 Mg Of Tenormin In A 68 Yr Old Hypertensive Woman?
i am a 68 old female .i am hypertensive since 15 years taking tenormin 25 mg. but it is remaining high especially in winter i am taking tenormin 50 mg now . but my blood pressure still remains 165\70, my systolic pressure is remaining high now. please give me you expert opinion thanks
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
Hello, and thank you for the question.
Atenolol is not a particularly effective blood pressure drug, especially when used alone. Your doctor might consider adding a second medication, or gradually discontinuing the atenolol and adding a new and more effective medication.
Atenolol is not a particularly effective blood pressure drug, especially when used alone. Your doctor might consider adding a second medication, or gradually discontinuing the atenolol and adding a new and more effective medication.
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