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Suggest Remedy For Hypertension

My blood pressure has been ggoingup at night. I take 2 30 mg of Lisinopril_ 1 tablet brisipol _6.2mg_ 1 clonidine 1mg __in am and 1 clonidine in pm. My pressure went from 153/77 at 7pm to 195/95 by 11pm. And 216/96 by 1am. I took an extra Lisinopril at 12 and another at 1am. By 3am it had gone back down to 175/82. Is there any harm in taking the extra Lisinopril. I do not have insurance to go to ER
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are taking optimal drugs for hypertension but still not achieving normal blood pressure.
So better to rule out diabetes and dyslipidemia because both these conditions can cause uncontrolled hypertension.
So first get done sugar level and lipid profile to rule out diabetes and dyslipidemia.
Strict salt restriction in diet and aerobic exercise like running, cycling etc are needed.
Better not to take extra lisinopril without consulting your doctor.
This may be harmful, so consult your doctor and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Hypertension

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are taking optimal drugs for hypertension but still not achieving normal blood pressure. So better to rule out diabetes and dyslipidemia because both these conditions can cause uncontrolled hypertension. So first get done sugar level and lipid profile to rule out diabetes and dyslipidemia. Strict salt restriction in diet and aerobic exercise like running, cycling etc are needed. Better not to take extra lisinopril without consulting your doctor. This may be harmful, so consult your doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.