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How Can Elevated BP Be Managed?
Have taken losartan potassium 25 mg in am and 25 in evening for 6wheels. B.p. still high . Goes as high as 161 / 90 but can also be 138/ 80 or 148/ 83. Any suggestions why and solutions? I was unable to take five other bp meds due to bad side effects. My age is 70. Thanks.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would explain that your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges.
This means that your actual anti-hypertensive therapy is not very effective in maintaining blood pressure under control.
For this reason, I would recommend increasing Losartan dose.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain that your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges.
This means that your actual anti-hypertensive therapy is not very effective in maintaining blood pressure under control.
For this reason, I would recommend increasing Losartan dose.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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