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Diagnosed With Hypertension. Taking Diavin, Lopressor, And Amlodipine. Why The BP Is Still High?
Hello I am a 41 year old female. Recently diagnosed hypertension on diavin 160mg/12.5, lopressor 50mg in am and lopressor 100mg and Amlodipine 2.5mg evening. BP this morning at doctors office was 170/140 no symptoms was found at a physical for work and I was good BP November 2011. Been on meds 3 wks and not really normal yet. Was 260/174
Mon, 27 Aug 2012
Hi,
BP reading is high is dose of medicine is increased or new one is added? What about investigations to rule out causes like Kidney function,endocrinal causes or Renal artery stenosis or adrenaline secreting tumor. If such conditions are ruled out then multiple drugs may be used and BP can be controlled also procedure like renal artery denervation may be advised.
Do you take analgesic for any other medical condition and do you take medicine at advised time regularly.
BP reading is high is dose of medicine is increased or new one is added? What about investigations to rule out causes like Kidney function,endocrinal causes or Renal artery stenosis or adrenaline secreting tumor. If such conditions are ruled out then multiple drugs may be used and BP can be controlled also procedure like renal artery denervation may be advised.
Do you take analgesic for any other medical condition and do you take medicine at advised time regularly.
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Dear friend, welcome to HCM.
your BP readings are still disturbingly high !
are you worried too much?
high BP has many causes and need ecomprehensive evaluation.
could you please mentionif you were thoroughly tested and post your results here using the upload facility of the website?
without details, we may not be able to guide you accurately.
you are on 4 drugs is good doses and still have uncontrolled BP.there is scope of dose elevation for amlodipine.
but have the causes well evaluated?
adrenal pheochromocytoma, kidney diseases, renal artery doppler, 2D echo, EKG, Xray chest, complete blood profile and urine routine are all needed.
pl. check and upload here.
will await more info.
do not neglect and follow up with your doctors for it.
I hope to have answered your query satisfactorily.
Take care and please keep me informed of your progress.
Good Luck !
May I request you to rate your experience here before you close.
Thank you.
your BP readings are still disturbingly high !
are you worried too much?
high BP has many causes and need ecomprehensive evaluation.
could you please mentionif you were thoroughly tested and post your results here using the upload facility of the website?
without details, we may not be able to guide you accurately.
you are on 4 drugs is good doses and still have uncontrolled BP.there is scope of dose elevation for amlodipine.
but have the causes well evaluated?
adrenal pheochromocytoma, kidney diseases, renal artery doppler, 2D echo, EKG, Xray chest, complete blood profile and urine routine are all needed.
pl. check and upload here.
will await more info.
do not neglect and follow up with your doctors for it.
I hope to have answered your query satisfactorily.
Take care and please keep me informed of your progress.
Good Luck !
May I request you to rate your experience here before you close.
Thank you.
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Hello and thanks for the query
Your are taking a lot of medication for Hypertension and quite good medication. You needs to be investigated for Renal Hypertension like Renal arteries Color Doppler, VMA, S. epinephrine and S. norepipherine and even Renal angiography if needed.
Try to reduce other causes for Hypertension like Stress or anxiety, Fatty, oily and junk food, Low sodium diet (no salt).
Do regular exercise daily.
Take regular complete sleep.
Best Wishes
Your are taking a lot of medication for Hypertension and quite good medication. You needs to be investigated for Renal Hypertension like Renal arteries Color Doppler, VMA, S. epinephrine and S. norepipherine and even Renal angiography if needed.
Try to reduce other causes for Hypertension like Stress or anxiety, Fatty, oily and junk food, Low sodium diet (no salt).
Do regular exercise daily.
Take regular complete sleep.
Best Wishes
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