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Are Lisinopril And HCTZ Safe To Be Taken For High BP?

H doctor I have a concern question, OK my dad is 67 year old Hispanic male His height is 5 8 @ 170 lbs, Always in good health, recently he been diagnosis with High Blood Presures His doctor clam he has Hypertension His doctor prescribed the following two (2) medication the following two are as followed 1. HYDRALAZINE 25MG TAB. generic for Apresoline 1 tab 2x a day 2. LISINOPRIL-HCTZ 20-12.5MG TAB. generic for Prinzide,Zestoretic 1 tab a day Okay Now when my dad started to take the meds as order for the past two (2) weeks it been nothing but hell when we call his doctor to inform what s been going on doctor said to continued his body will get use to it, but it made matter worse, so I told dad to stop taking his meds and I took into my own hand and did research and did the following. I started a fresh week with Lisinopril-Hctz and for one week its been great, My question is 1. Have I done good for my dad.? 2. The two (2) meds that was prescribed was it too much meds for my dad.? 3. Or should I give him to take Hydralazine 25mg.? Please Doc, give me your HONESTY FEED BACK PLEASE sincerely concern daughter, lucy
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Bp control is more important rather than which and how many meds he is taking. I don't think, he should be given hydralazine. You should continue his lisinopril hydrochlorothiazide combination and monitor bp. If bp remains well controlled then it should be continued. If bp remains elevated then he should be additionally given Amlodipine.
He should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then need to add Amlodipine. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week.

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Are Lisinopril And HCTZ Safe To Be Taken For High BP?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Bp control is more important rather than which and how many meds he is taking. I don t think, he should be given hydralazine. You should continue his lisinopril hydrochlorothiazide combination and monitor bp. If bp remains well controlled then it should be continued. If bp remains elevated then he should be additionally given Amlodipine. He should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then need to add Amlodipine. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.