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Is A Second Dose Of BP Medication Advisable For BP Of 185/103?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Question: I take 20mg a day for high blood pressyre it is acting up tonight with 185 over 103 could I take another pill? my email is YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes but measure your blood pressure before taking second dose.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your query yes you can take another pill,But please measure your blood pressure before taking it.If it's above 150/90mm of hg you can repeat the dose.
Thanks.
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Is A Second Dose Of BP Medication Advisable For BP Of 185/103?

Brief Answer: Yes but measure your blood pressure before taking second dose. Detailed Answer: Hi, As per your query yes you can take another pill,But please measure your blood pressure before taking it.If it's above 150/90mm of hg you can repeat the dose. Thanks.