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High blood pressure
As per prescription I have to take amlopidine to control my blood pressure. However it's controlling very well by taking one tablet of 5mg in morning. But I would like to know why the blood pressure remains high. My blood pressure readings varies from 170-150 on higher side and on 100-75 on lower side. Is this due to age factor and if yes can I stop taking medicine.
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Alongside Amlodipine, also start one tablet of Telmisartan 40 mg.
Alternatively you can take
Tab Telma Am , it contains both Amlodipine and Telmisartan.
All the best
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Dr. V. Hari Prasad
General Physician
13 yrs exp
Chittoor
It's a high bp.you need to add another drug .please check your body for another cause which results in high bp.some of the drugs you are taking might have caused in increase in bp.as a diabetic you need to maintain at least 130/80
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please visit general physician in a hospital with good infrastructure.
Health Tips
reduce your weight.have pneumococci and influenza vaccines
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Blood pressure control depends on a lot of factors and you have to continue the medication as suggested by your doctor. The frequency and strength should also be as suggested by your physician.
Lower your salt intake and do 40 mins exercise like walk daily.
Meditation and yoga will also help.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil kumar jain.
Bangalore.
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Dr. Sagar Sharma
Consultant Physician
14 yrs exp
Delhi
As you are diabetic too , try to keep BP around 120/80.. Continue medication..
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control sugar levels.
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lead a healthy lifestyle.. brisk walk for 4o min.. more if salad..
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.... No matter what medications your doctor prescribes to treat your high blood pressure, you'll need to make lifestyle changes to lower your blood pressure.
Some several lifestyle changes, including:
Eating a healthier diet with less salt....Exercise regularly....Maintain a healthy weight or losing weight if you're overweight or obese..... Continue with the prescribed medications....
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