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Suggest Remedy And Tests To Check And Control High B.p?
I am hypertensive 140/90,160/100,160/110, 136/82 ,150/100 are the readings within which my B.P will be always. I have also got tested echo,ECG,Renal artery doppler all are normal. Sugar & cholestrol are within normal ranges. I am taking daily Losar-A(morning & night- 1 tablet each) Nebistar -H( 1 in afternoon) & Minipress-XL 2.5mg ( 1 tab in night along with Losar-A, as stated already). I am 38 yrs old. My height is 5.5" and weight is 98 kgs.
Please advice me further tests or change inmedication to control B.P
Please advice me further tests or change inmedication to control B.P
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
You need treatment correction for a better control of blood pressure.
I would advise you to increase the dose of Minipress-XL from 2.5 mg to 5 mg.
If blood pressure is still high in 10 days, then further corrections are needed.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
You need treatment correction for a better control of blood pressure.
I would advise you to increase the dose of Minipress-XL from 2.5 mg to 5 mg.
If blood pressure is still high in 10 days, then further corrections are needed.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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