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I have been taking Atenolol 50mg since June 2009 recently I find it is not working on me, so 1 week ago my doctor change it to Amtas 10 but I also find that it is not working for me. I took it in the morning 5.30am but when I take my pressure at 11.20am it read 147/68 Pulse 95. Why??
As you mentioned you have problem of high blood pressure problem . Measure your blood pressure every day and note it. Smoking and obesity also affect. Genetic or Thyroid disorder also affect. Stress and alcohol drinking affect. Too much salty food in diet lead high blood pressure. Family history of high blood pressure...
After starting a anti hypertension drugs mesure your blood pressure.. Dose of drugs can increase under physician advise.. Consult a physician for further treatment.
Get well soon.. Thank you.
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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels?
Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of high blood pressure problem . Measure your blood pressure every day and note it. Smoking and obesity also affect. Genetic or Thyroid disorder also affect. Stress and alcohol drinking affect. Too much salty food in diet lead high blood pressure. Family history of high blood pressure... After starting a anti hypertension drugs mesure your blood pressure.. Dose of drugs can increase under physician advise.. Consult a physician for further treatment. Get well soon.. Thank you.