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BP High, Missed A Dose Of Medicine. Prescribed Lidinopril With Atenolol. Blood Work Normal. Reason?
My bo was 144/104 on Thurs. I had forgotten to take my atenolol 50mg that day. My MD started me on lidinopril 5mg once a day as add on to the atenolol. I am obese but my weight is stable from my last visit in Oct my bloodeork is normal with no cholesterol or trigliceride concerns. I am not diabetic. Why would my pressure be that high from one missed dose?
Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Hi friend,
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Missing a single dose is unlikely to shoot the pressure up very high.
One has to look for other reasons.
Sudden withdrawal of beta-blockers (atenolol is one) can cause rebound.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Missing a single dose is unlikely to shoot the pressure up very high.
One has to look for other reasons.
Sudden withdrawal of beta-blockers (atenolol is one) can cause rebound.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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