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What Causes Elevated BP Even After Taking Valsartan, Metoprolol And Atorvastatin?
Question: I just checked my blood pressure and it was 194 over 99. That seems very high. I am takikng metoprolol and atorvastatin and valsartan.
I checked it again and it is now 172 over 93. Seems very high.
I checked it again and it is now 172 over 93. Seems very high.
Brief Answer:
Hypertension
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have a history of hypertension and today your blood pressures are elevated at 194/99 and 172/93. These are definitely elevated and they should be addressed. I first need to know what doses of Valsartan and Metoprolol you are taking and what your pulse rate is? Please provide me with this information so I can better advise you on your next step
Hypertension
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have a history of hypertension and today your blood pressures are elevated at 194/99 and 172/93. These are definitely elevated and they should be addressed. I first need to know what doses of Valsartan and Metoprolol you are taking and what your pulse rate is? Please provide me with this information so I can better advise you on your next step
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for this information.
Valsartan-HCTZ 160-12.5 MG TAB (1 PER DAY)
Metoprolol Tartrate 25 MG TAB (2 PER DAY)
Pulse rate is 61
Valsartan-HCTZ 160-12.5 MG TAB (1 PER DAY)
Metoprolol Tartrate 25 MG TAB (2 PER DAY)
Pulse rate is 61
Brief Answer:
increase the valsartan/HCTZ to 2 tablets
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for returning to HCM with the above information.
From you medication i see that you can take an additional tablet of the valsartan/HCT which may reduce your BP to a more acceptable level. The metoprolol will probably not help reduce your BP at this time.
My recommendation is this.
Recheck your blood pressure again this afternoon
If the BP is > 160/90 then take an additional Valsartan/HCT
If it is < 160/90 then don't do anything. YOu may have had a high pressure from other causes and don't need an increase in medication
Recheck again tomorrow and follow the same instructions
If still elevated on monday then call your doctor and have him adjust your medication so it can be better controlled
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any further questions
increase the valsartan/HCTZ to 2 tablets
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for returning to HCM with the above information.
From you medication i see that you can take an additional tablet of the valsartan/HCT which may reduce your BP to a more acceptable level. The metoprolol will probably not help reduce your BP at this time.
My recommendation is this.
Recheck your blood pressure again this afternoon
If the BP is > 160/90 then take an additional Valsartan/HCT
If it is < 160/90 then don't do anything. YOu may have had a high pressure from other causes and don't need an increase in medication
Recheck again tomorrow and follow the same instructions
If still elevated on monday then call your doctor and have him adjust your medication so it can be better controlled
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any further questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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