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High BP, Low Pulse Rate, Advised Moxonidine. Should I Take It Or Try It Without Beta Blocker?
Question: I have a blood pressure of about 165/80 and am on Coveram (10mg Perindopril/5mg Amlodipine), Atacand 32mg and Atenenolol 50mg. I have just seen my local doctor and he has added Moxonidine 200mcg but I see from the internet product information that it is contraindicated for people with a low pulse rate (mine runs at 45-50 bpm). should I start to take the Moxonidine? .. or should I try it without the beta-blocker?
hi,
welcome to healthcare magic,
I read your mail, l think you are already on four anti hypertensive drugs.
your heartbeats of 45-50 because of beta blocker atenolol which you are using by you.
In this situation starting moxonidine may cause symptoms, if you want start it , first withdraw the beta blocker then start it.
Or otherwise you can increase the dose of amlodepine to 10 mg , which also reduce your blood pressure.
But these thing should be discussed with your doctor and plan it.
Mean while search for causes of resistant hypertension , like any renal failure, other medications like nsaid"s , steroids, which also increase B.P.
And start life style modification , like reduce slat intake, regular exercise,avoid stress, these may help in control of your blood pressure.
thank you.
welcome to healthcare magic,
I read your mail, l think you are already on four anti hypertensive drugs.
your heartbeats of 45-50 because of beta blocker atenolol which you are using by you.
In this situation starting moxonidine may cause symptoms, if you want start it , first withdraw the beta blocker then start it.
Or otherwise you can increase the dose of amlodepine to 10 mg , which also reduce your blood pressure.
But these thing should be discussed with your doctor and plan it.
Mean while search for causes of resistant hypertension , like any renal failure, other medications like nsaid"s , steroids, which also increase B.P.
And start life style modification , like reduce slat intake, regular exercise,avoid stress, these may help in control of your blood pressure.
thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks you for your helpful advice. I will discuss this with my local doctor and make the appropriate changes.
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
as i said previouslystart life style modification , like reduce slat intake, regular exercise,avoid stress, these may help in control of your blood pressure
With Best Wishes. If there is a question I will be happy to answer, good luck.
Thanks for writing in.
as i said previouslystart life style modification , like reduce slat intake, regular exercise,avoid stress, these may help in control of your blood pressure
With Best Wishes. If there is a question I will be happy to answer, good luck.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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