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Feeling Discomfort In Chest, Arms And Fingers. BP Is 90 And 160 After Taking TEZLOC-40. Further Treatment?

Posted on Thu, 11 Jul 2013

Question: I am taking TEZLOC-40 one tablet per day as prescribed by my doctor.

Prior to taking TEZLOC-40 my BP was almost 100 and 150 and after I started taking TEZLOC-40 it is usually 90 and 160.

During the day sometimes I feel discomfort (like pinch) in my chest, arms and fingers.

I want to know for what type of treatment should I go to further?

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (27 hours later)

Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

TAZLOC is telmisartan – Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) and the dose is up to 80 mg...

You may step up the dose OR add a second drug –
usually a diuretic like thiazide / or a Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) like amlodipine

Your symptoms do not seem to have any relation to the pressure or the drug...
Have basic investigations like ECG, Lipids, Kidney function and electrolytes..

Don’t worry / the pressure can be controlled / it is a question of time and patience...
See your Internist and get appropriate prescription
Follow up is essential

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck

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