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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Exp 50 years

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What Does This BP Value Of 96/68 After Having Verapamil Indicate?

Good Evening Doctor Rynne, I have been suffering hypertension sine 2011, this past year I went to the ER due to uncontrolled hpertension, I have taken Diovan 320 hczt12.5 and my internist sent me to a cardiologist who added verapamil er 240mg. I have dizzy spells every day that it is debiliating me from going to work,yesterday I almost fainted ,my blood pressure at that time was 118/89 and M.D.office at 11:30am it was 124/82,he changes medication to verapamil 120mgsr capsule, my pressure at this time is 96/68. Now I am afraid to take any one of the verapamil. I am a diabetic on metformin 500mg twice a day and on xanax as needed for anxiety. Please advise. thank you for your time.
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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HI
Welcome to H C M
I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question
BP 96/98 is low
Normal BP (please always mention your age,gender,weight,height,family history, habits)
My advice
1-Reduce the dose of Verapamil
2-Or replace Verapamil to Ramipril(Hypertension & Diabetes both -start ACE/ARB inhibitors)
3- Cut salt, carbohydrates,Caffeine ,fat,calories,smoking,alcohol
4-Do exercise ,good sleep , take fresh fruits,plenty of water daily,Protein
5-Check weight,BP,Sugar monthly-
6-Bood & urine tests regularly
Please consult your doctor for any change of drugs
Thanks
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What Does This BP Value Of 96/68 After Having Verapamil Indicate?

HI Welcome to H C M I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question BP 96/98 is low Normal BP (please always mention your age,gender,weight,height,family history, habits) My advice 1-Reduce the dose of Verapamil 2-Or replace Verapamil to Ramipril(Hypertension & Diabetes both -start ACE/ARB inhibitors) 3- Cut salt, carbohydrates,Caffeine ,fat,calories,smoking,alcohol 4-Do exercise ,good sleep , take fresh fruits,plenty of water daily,Protein 5-Check weight,BP,Sugar monthly- 6-Bood & urine tests regularly Please consult your doctor for any change of drugs Thanks