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What Are The Medications For Hypertension?
hi i have been prescribed lisinopril/hctz 20-12.5 and carvedilol 25mg for my hypertension but my pressure remains high averaging 170/90. i have been on this medication for like 5 days now so i would like to know what to do if i should go back to my dr or what.
Mon, 25 May 2015
Dear Sir/ Madam
Thanks for your query.
1. Most classes of medications used for controlling blood pressure on office basis take 2-3 weeks to show full effect. Only during emergencies like stroke, heart attack or very high readings with evidence of end-organ damage, we try to bring it down rapidly.
2. If you have any trouble or symptoms which are bothering you, you must see your physician on priority.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Thanks for your query.
1. Most classes of medications used for controlling blood pressure on office basis take 2-3 weeks to show full effect. Only during emergencies like stroke, heart attack or very high readings with evidence of end-organ damage, we try to bring it down rapidly.
2. If you have any trouble or symptoms which are bothering you, you must see your physician on priority.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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