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On Provachol, Developed High BP. Should I Stop This Medication ?
I ve been on provachol 20 mg for 4 mos and have developed higher blood pressure for me. I used to be on the low side of blood pressure....always 110/70 or 110/75 at the most. Now I am hitting the 141/80 or 138/79 or so. I want to stop taking this provachol. My cholesterol was 220 when I started taking this statin 4 mos ago. Is it ok to stop suddenly?
Fri, 15 Mar 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Your pressure is not high enough to cause concern
Pravachol is unlikely to cause pressure rise.... anything is co-incidental.
There is no problem in stopping it suddenly
There are alternative medicines in the same class / as also different classes of drugs.
Life style modifications (diet, exercise, weight reduction / stopping tobacco & alcohol / reduced tension) - are all important in the long run
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Your pressure is not high enough to cause concern
Pravachol is unlikely to cause pressure rise.... anything is co-incidental.
There is no problem in stopping it suddenly
There are alternative medicines in the same class / as also different classes of drugs.
Life style modifications (diet, exercise, weight reduction / stopping tobacco & alcohol / reduced tension) - are all important in the long run
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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