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What Medication Should I Change Do For High Blood Pressure?

Hello my name is Tom. Am 47 yrs of age. When I started taking medication last year the medication was Misar (telmisartan), hydrochlorathiazide and something else which I cant remember my BP was brought to normal. Then later since I am working overseas these tablets are not available I took other tablets. Currently am taking something like Candesartan cilexatil Auro and another tablet but my BP is been very high in the last 2-3 weeks. I am conscious of my diet(no salt, white meat, vegetable, fruits, grains) and do regular exercise but still my BP is aroud 180-170/120-100. I suspect I need to change my medication or seek your advice please.                                                        
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Hello,

It seems that your current medication is not effective in controlling high blood pressure. For this reason, I would recommend consulting as soon as possible with your attending physician in order to make some changes to your current therapy (increase the doses and add new drugs). Some blood lab tests are needed too (complete blood count, thyroid function tests, blood electrolytes, kidney function tests, cortisol and aldosterone).

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Medication Should I Change Do For High Blood Pressure?

Hello, It seems that your current medication is not effective in controlling high blood pressure. For this reason, I would recommend consulting as soon as possible with your attending physician in order to make some changes to your current therapy (increase the doses and add new drugs). Some blood lab tests are needed too (complete blood count, thyroid function tests, blood electrolytes, kidney function tests, cortisol and aldosterone). Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist