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What Causes Sudden Hike In Blood Pressure?
I'm 62 in good health. I take Verapamil SR 120mg. My BP is usually 130/82. I rarely check it. It seems to have spiked o 160/95, Pulse 85. I feel my usual good self. No other medications and a few supplements. Vegetarian diet - high fiber. Biggest vice is coffee with half and half. What could cause sucha spike? 95 year old mother has lifetime hx of high BP.
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Hi, thanks for posting a question on our site.
In this kind of situation from my clinical experience can be caused by coffee intake, smoking or salt consumption etc.
I usually advise my patients in this type of situation to continue taking medications as prescribed and make sure to check blood pressure medications first thing in the morning for 3-4 days, if it continues to be high then I review prescribed medications.
I suggest you consult your physician if you continue to get high measurements. I hope this helps.
In this kind of situation from my clinical experience can be caused by coffee intake, smoking or salt consumption etc.
I usually advise my patients in this type of situation to continue taking medications as prescribed and make sure to check blood pressure medications first thing in the morning for 3-4 days, if it continues to be high then I review prescribed medications.
I suggest you consult your physician if you continue to get high measurements. I hope this helps.
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