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How To Control Blood Pressure?
i have been taking norvasc 5mg for bp for a year . i haven t seen any change in my bp. my bp in my right hand is in the morning 145/75. but in my left hand it is normal. after taking the medicine for one year i have experienced no side effects except lower heart beat of 48 to 52. i am 38. what should i do please?
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Hello,
I would explain that norvasc does not have any effects on the heart rate.
As your blood pressure values are still above the normal ranges, I would recommend increasing the dose of norvasc to 10mg daily and see if it helps improve your situation.
I would also recommend performing a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries in order to investigate for possible atherosclerotic plaques.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain that norvasc does not have any effects on the heart rate.
As your blood pressure values are still above the normal ranges, I would recommend increasing the dose of norvasc to 10mg daily and see if it helps improve your situation.
I would also recommend performing a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries in order to investigate for possible atherosclerotic plaques.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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