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My Blood Pressure Spiked Today And I Took 5mg Of

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Posted on Wed, 3 May 2023
Question: My blood pressure spiked today and I took 5mg of Bystolic 4 hours earlier than usual. I want to take my regular dose tonight and I just wanted to make sure the extra dose was okay. Thank you!
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can take extra dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You can continue the tablet as per your schedule.
One extra dose does not cause any problem.
If your blood pressure is persistently high despite taking pills you have to consult a physician and change the dose accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
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My Blood Pressure Spiked Today And I Took 5mg Of

Brief Answer: You can take extra dose Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query. You can continue the tablet as per your schedule. One extra dose does not cause any problem. If your blood pressure is persistently high despite taking pills you have to consult a physician and change the dose accordingly. Hope I have answered your query.