Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Why Is My Blood Pressure Still High In Spite Of Increasing The BP Medicine Dosage?
My doctor just increased by blood pressure medicine (Metaprolol ) from 25 mg to 100 mg once a day. I started the new dosage three days ago. I am exhausted and light headed, however my blood pressure is still a bit high.135/87. Is there and adjustment period?
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Thanks for contacting HCM. Please get your BP checked with a mercury BP instrument as they are more accurate. Also a BP of 135/87 is not very high. Metoprolol is not a very strong drug for high B.P., still there is an adjustment period. In my opinion you should be given some other antihypertensive drug either alone or in combination with low doses of metoprolol. Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Magnesium
Loading Online Doctors....