Hypertension

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Hypertension

Asked for Male, 49 Years

My mother in law age 74 suffering fro hypertension since 28years, she use to take 3tablets regularly since approx 20years, the tablets was beta blockers 50mg, calcium channel blockers 10mg, aceinhibitors 20mg, but recently she went to checkup recently her bp 170/92 doctor suggested to increase the dosage. My concern, is these tablets are going to harm her multiple organs future? please suggest me to how to maintain in such cases

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You will have to increase dose or if needed add another. Medicines will not affect any organ. Bit high blood pressure will start to damage all organs

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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar Cardiologist 8 yrs exp Aurangabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar

Cardiologist 8 yrs exp Aurangabad

She has to take higher doses now as keeping her BP in control os the priority. Medicines won't harm her organs but high BP will definitely harm.