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Hypertension
My bp is sudden high due to bad lifestyle in last 3 months.
it went up from 130/90 to 155/100
doctor suggested me telma 40
i insist him to give me telma 20 but he refused
please suggest
1. Its good to start with 40 mg initially(i never took bp medicine before)?
2. Do i need to take this medicine lifetime or i can stop them gradually in future?(with doc advise)
please answer above 2 queries..thanks in advance
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Dr. Nagabhushan D
Cardiologist
3 yrs exp
Nellore
Start with telma 40 mg
Based on ur BP medicines can be reduced or increased
If it's controlled.... Under doctor advice dose can be reduced
Next Steps
salt restriction diet
take medicines regularly
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