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Due to some issues my doctor change bp medicine,,so for taking new bp medicine,,I have little bit headache and sometimes my bp goes high below 150...so, is it normal when we switch to new medicine, headache and bp fluctuations.,,body takes time to adjust
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It will take time. Dnt worry. Meanwhile keep monitoring.
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Iâm Dr Shamoon. A mild headache can occur after changing BP medicine, but repeated headache or blurred vision with raised readings should not simply be called an adjustment. Do not stop, double or alter the dose yourself. Measure BP after 5 minutes of rest with a correctly sized cuff and record morning/evening readings, symptoms and the exact medicine name.
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Contact the prescribing doctor within 24â48 hours for a medication review. Seek urgent care now if BP is â¥180/120 or you develop severe/worsening headache, weakness, chest pain, breathlessness, confusion or persistent blurred vision. You can book a Practo consult with me to review your readings.
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Headaches and blood pressure swings for a week or two after switching BP medicines are common while your body adjusts.
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Keep tracking your BP at home and share the readings with your doctor at your next follow-up.
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If your BP stays above 150 or the headache is severe, don't wait for the follow-up. Call your doctor sooner.
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Mr. Hemant Kumar
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Delhi
Mild headache and BP fluctuations may occur after changing antihypertensive therapy. Monitor BP regularly under standardized conditions and continue the prescribed medication. If readings remain persistently elevated or headache worsens, consult the treating physician for review and dose adjustment.
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Dr. Deviprasad Soman
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Kindly give details about your previous antihypertensive, your current hypertensives , reason to switch . So that I can give more clear response.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Monitor bp values for 2 days . And show it your consultant.
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Dr. Rohan Gumber
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Sri Ganganagar
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Dr. Saurav Suman
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
Need more details for evaluation ur case
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give more details (h/o of htn , on which medication u were etc) nd I suggest to consult it will be better for ur health
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
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1 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly consult with me on practo app for detailed discussion
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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