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Suggest Treatment For High BP

My blood pressure usually stays regulated with my Benicar HCT, until yesterday. I always take my pill in the mornings. We had a taco dinner at church last night, and by the time I got home my bp had jumped to 170/99. I took another full dose of Benicar because my arm, leg, and face were going numb and my chest was hurting. I went to bed. When I woke up this morning, I took my pill as usual. Now, 1 1/2 hours later, my pressure is still148/94 and I just don't feel right. What is going on?
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should consult doctor first.
Your blood pressure is still high and your symptoms are mostly due to hypertension related heart diseases like early heart failure or angina.
So consult doctor and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg
3. 2d echo.
You may need additional antihypertensive drugs.
Strict control of blood pressure is needed. You may need anti anginal drugs too on the basis of above reports.
Avoid excessive salt in diet.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For High BP

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult doctor first. Your blood pressure is still high and your symptoms are mostly due to hypertension related heart diseases like early heart failure or angina. So consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo. You may need additional antihypertensive drugs. Strict control of blood pressure is needed. You may need anti anginal drugs too on the basis of above reports. Avoid excessive salt in diet. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.