Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Double Dosage Of Blood Pressure Medication?
Question: My mother took her blood pressure pill twice this morning by mistake
Is this dangerous ? Should she be worried ? Any side affects ?
Is this dangerous ? Should she be worried ? Any side affects ?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Could I know what kind of pill and the dose that she took twice?
This double dose usually could lead to low blood pressure during the day. Its effects are supposed to diminish after 12 hours.
Anyway, I would like to have some more information on the pill and the dose that she take, so I could be able to give a more detailed professional opinion.
It is not a dangerous situation if the dose taken, is a normal dose (non toxic) for the type of drug and if her blood pressure does not decrease too much.
Meanwhile, i would recommend continuing taking fluids and bed rest to avoid low blood pressure. You should closely monitor her blood pressure and heart rate.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Could I know what kind of pill and the dose that she took twice?
This double dose usually could lead to low blood pressure during the day. Its effects are supposed to diminish after 12 hours.
Anyway, I would like to have some more information on the pill and the dose that she take, so I could be able to give a more detailed professional opinion.
It is not a dangerous situation if the dose taken, is a normal dose (non toxic) for the type of drug and if her blood pressure does not decrease too much.
Meanwhile, i would recommend continuing taking fluids and bed rest to avoid low blood pressure. You should closely monitor her blood pressure and heart rate.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
