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31 Year Old Having Hypertension. Thyroid Test And Lipid Profile Done. Taking Metpure And Lipicard For High Triglycerides. How To Stop Medications?
hi there..I am a 31 year old male, have been diagnosed with high bp . Initially it was 14-15/95-100. then my doc did some examinations like lipid profile and thyroid check, but also my triglycerides were high at 360. He then prescribed me metpure-xl 25 mg for 1 month and lipicard for 3 months. both my triglycerides and bp are in normal range with triglycerides in 160 and total cholesterol of 170 and bp is around 130-135/80-85. But my doc insists on taking metpure-xl 25, but has stopped lipicard stating he would repeat the tests in another 3 months. but my question is can I stop my bp tablet since my bp is also under control as of now? Thank you in adv for your ans
Thu, 2 Aug 2012
Hi Arun,
Thanks for posting your query.
Although your blood pressure is control but you should understand that your blood pressure is controlled due to metpure xl. So for control of BP you have to take thesemedication.
Your triglycerides is although normal, but your physician view is correct and you should follow him.
After control of triglycerides, you should continue these medication for atlest 3 months.
Get well soon,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
Although your blood pressure is control but you should understand that your blood pressure is controlled due to metpure xl. So for control of BP you have to take thesemedication.
Your triglycerides is although normal, but your physician view is correct and you should follow him.
After control of triglycerides, you should continue these medication for atlest 3 months.
Get well soon,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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Hi, Arun.
Thanks for query.
Your blood pressure is controlled due to drug so after stopping the medicine after some time you may have high bp.
So I would suggest to continue the medicine.
Your doctor will put you on maintenance dose which you have to continue.
Go for regular blood pressure check up.
Ok and bye.
Thanks for query.
Your blood pressure is controlled due to drug so after stopping the medicine after some time you may have high bp.
So I would suggest to continue the medicine.
Your doctor will put you on maintenance dose which you have to continue.
Go for regular blood pressure check up.
Ok and bye.
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