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Should I Continue With Concor Cor For Hypertension Feeling Dizzy?
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i am 37 years old, i never had hypertension but from last one month i have this problem and my bp remains 140-150/95-100. last night i took half of concor cor 2.5 mg. today i felt dizziness and waekness and too much thirst. should i continue with the medicine or stop or for how long should i use it?
i am 37 years old, i never had hypertension but from last one month i have this problem and my bp remains 140-150/95-100. last night i took half of concor cor 2.5 mg. today i felt dizziness and waekness and too much thirst. should i continue with the medicine or stop or for how long should i use it?
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I read your question carefully and would explain that the dose of concor that you are taking is a low dose.
Nevertheless betablockers are known to reduce the muscular performance and cause fatigue and dizziness, and these symptoms may also be considered adverse effects of concor.
Your blood pressure values are still high and an antihypertensive therapy is needed.
I would recommend stopping taking concor and start on an ARB drug ( valsartan, temisartan, etc.) or an ACE I (ramipril, enalapril, etc.). A diuretic (hydroclorthiazid) or a calcium channel blocker may be added to the therapy if needed.
The goal of the anti hypertensive therapy would be blood pressure values below 130/85mm Hg.
Meanwhile, I would advise some lifestyle modifications like:
- modify your diet (reduce salt and caffeine intake)
- perform a lot of physical activity (walking, aerobics, etc.)
- loose weight if you are overweight.
You should discuss with your attending physician on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I read your question carefully and would explain that the dose of concor that you are taking is a low dose.
Nevertheless betablockers are known to reduce the muscular performance and cause fatigue and dizziness, and these symptoms may also be considered adverse effects of concor.
Your blood pressure values are still high and an antihypertensive therapy is needed.
I would recommend stopping taking concor and start on an ARB drug ( valsartan, temisartan, etc.) or an ACE I (ramipril, enalapril, etc.). A diuretic (hydroclorthiazid) or a calcium channel blocker may be added to the therapy if needed.
The goal of the anti hypertensive therapy would be blood pressure values below 130/85mm Hg.
Meanwhile, I would advise some lifestyle modifications like:
- modify your diet (reduce salt and caffeine intake)
- perform a lot of physical activity (walking, aerobics, etc.)
- loose weight if you are overweight.
You should discuss with your attending physician on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri
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