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What Causes Increased Blood Pressure Despite Taking Medication?
Question: I am currently taking amiodarone and apixaban. I do have a history of high bp. Not currently taking them as per my dr. BP is extremely high. 154/95 constantly throughout the day. Can I take my micardis plus BP pills while taking the other two above.
Brief Answer:
Yes, adding anti-hypertensive therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs. XXXX! Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I carefully read your query.
The aim is to keep the blood pressure figures under 140/90 mmHg, in under 55-years old ladies, with no co-morbidities. This is because it is known that constant and long-standing figures above these, cause damage to the arteries in end-organs. No matter that you already are on amiodarone (antiarrhythmic) and apixaban ("blood thinner"), I am assuming for atrial fibrillation episodes, you can safely and effectively add telmisartan/hydrochlorthiazid (micardis plus) to your therapy, aiming to control your blood pressure. I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure figures after adding the therapy, by randomly measuring your blood pressure in the first 5-7 days. My opinion is that no other measures should be undertaken at this moment.
I hope I was helpful with my answer. Wish you a good health. I would be happy to help, if you have further questions. Please rate my answer, if you do not.
My best regards,
Dr. Meriton
Yes, adding anti-hypertensive therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs. XXXX! Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I carefully read your query.
The aim is to keep the blood pressure figures under 140/90 mmHg, in under 55-years old ladies, with no co-morbidities. This is because it is known that constant and long-standing figures above these, cause damage to the arteries in end-organs. No matter that you already are on amiodarone (antiarrhythmic) and apixaban ("blood thinner"), I am assuming for atrial fibrillation episodes, you can safely and effectively add telmisartan/hydrochlorthiazid (micardis plus) to your therapy, aiming to control your blood pressure. I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure figures after adding the therapy, by randomly measuring your blood pressure in the first 5-7 days. My opinion is that no other measures should be undertaken at this moment.
I hope I was helpful with my answer. Wish you a good health. I would be happy to help, if you have further questions. Please rate my answer, if you do not.
My best regards,
Dr. Meriton
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