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Suggest Remedy For High BP And Headcold

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Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Question: How long can I go with blood pressure 172/80 I have a head cold and I quit takin decongestant 24 hrs ago
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Have you ever been on any medicatiosn for high blood pressure?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this high blood pressure and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. What medication did you take and have you ever been treated for high blood medications? If you have never taken medications for blood pressure, then give me the names. If you have never taken medications for high blood, monitoring and getting it controlled and measured by a medical personnel before considering whether it requires treatment or not. I will also like to know the name of the medication as some of the decongestants could be possible causes of high blood pressure.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (37 minutes later)
I take 1 asprin (325 )a day, 1 25g metaprolol twice a day and 1 prova statin once a day. I've been doing this for a year. I took Tylenol, sever cold/flu. I quit taking them when I realized my blood pressure was high, 191/84. That was 24hrs ago.
I just took my bp and it was 159/78
I feel good. Hopefully I'm on my way DOWN!
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hopefully, this would return to normal!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I hope the downward trend remains that way. Let me know what the latest numbers are and whether there is need for more attention.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Chobufo Ditah

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Suggest Remedy For High BP And Headcold

Brief Answer: Have you ever been on any medicatiosn for high blood pressure? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this high blood pressure and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. What medication did you take and have you ever been treated for high blood medications? If you have never taken medications for blood pressure, then give me the names. If you have never taken medications for high blood, monitoring and getting it controlled and measured by a medical personnel before considering whether it requires treatment or not. I will also like to know the name of the medication as some of the decongestants could be possible causes of high blood pressure. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.