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My father had a BP of 190/100

2018-12-19 18:02:34
I gave tab.Amlodepine 5 mg at 7.30 pm and checked the pressure at 10 pm and it was 185/100 so I gave tab.telmisartan 40mg at 10 and now at 11.25 I checked his BP and it was 145/90..is the fall in too rapid? Is there a chance of developing hypotension overnight?
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Very unlikely. Do maintain a regular BP monitoring and review with local cardiologist to alter medication for high blood pressure.

Answered2018-12-20 02:29:17

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