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Hi I had a pre op appointment yesterday and when they took my blood pressure it was 148/101 and then before I had left my appointment it had gone up to 151 should I be concerned about this as the person who did the pre op check said that it shouldn t be that high as I am on blood pressure medication candersartain I have to take one in the morning and one at night
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I suggest you to take T.Nifedipine along with your Candesartan this will help. I also suggest salt restriction. If symptoms persist consult a physician for further treatment.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suggest you to take T.Nifedipine along with your Candesartan this will help. I also suggest salt restriction. If symptoms persist consult a physician for further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.