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Bp went 174/92

2021-12-27 12:19:12
Hi doctor, My grandfather takes bp medicine Amlodipine 5 mg every morning after breakfast.. I checked his Bp right now and it is coming 174/92.. Can I give him a second dose of the same medicine now? Pls advise.
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Consult for detailed evaluation and treatment

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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Don't give him a second dose of Amlodipine. Please record his BP morning and evening for five days. Please also get his ECG and Blood urea done.
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With the readings you may consult me on Practo.

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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It's compulsory to take a second Antihypertensive ....and need to assess the cause of hypertension despite all these medications.. Rule out all those emergency causes too... For eg.... Aneurysm etc....
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try to Sleep at a degree of 45degree ..drink more of water.

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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable

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Kindly consult

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No. Need consultation with follow up
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consultation and follow up 99 9 45_5 89 5O

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Yes need to take 2 nd dose, reduce salt intake

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