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Is It Safe To Take Benicar Despite Having Low BP Post Colonoscopy?
Question: Benicar 40mg
Wife had colonoscopy yesterday . Her blood pressure droped during pricedure to74/58 . Later went to 108 over 62, then this am 111/73 Typically 128/78 on meds . Should she take her bp med today or skip? The dose is above and I am worried that it will go lower if she takes benicar today. Been 24 hours since coloniscopy
Wife had colonoscopy yesterday . Her blood pressure droped during pricedure to74/58 . Later went to 108 over 62, then this am 111/73 Typically 128/78 on meds . Should she take her bp med today or skip? The dose is above and I am worried that it will go lower if she takes benicar today. Been 24 hours since coloniscopy
Brief Answer:
post procedure BP control
Detailed Answer:
Hi! It is normal to have fluid loss during the preparation of colonoscopy with laxatives as well as keeping the patient nill by mouth further lead to low blood pressure. So the episode if low blood pressure in your wife would have been the sequelae of these both.
As far now, it would be advisable to half the dose keeping in view the recent BP readings, and to monitor the bold pressure thrice daily for coming 2 or 3 days. If it is found to be less than 100/60 then dose needs to be skipped. Meanwhile ensure good oral intake and adequate water replacement.
post procedure BP control
Detailed Answer:
Hi! It is normal to have fluid loss during the preparation of colonoscopy with laxatives as well as keeping the patient nill by mouth further lead to low blood pressure. So the episode if low blood pressure in your wife would have been the sequelae of these both.
As far now, it would be advisable to half the dose keeping in view the recent BP readings, and to monitor the bold pressure thrice daily for coming 2 or 3 days. If it is found to be less than 100/60 then dose needs to be skipped. Meanwhile ensure good oral intake and adequate water replacement.
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