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What Is The Medication For High BP?

Hi, i have high blood pressure since 3 months back with an average of 14.5/9.5 (Sometimes reaching 16/11). i started taking Amlor 5 mg twice per day however it didnt give full stability of BP in addition to the severe side effects. i shifted to Concor 2.5 mg then concor 5 mg once per day without getting a 100% stability for my BP eventhough my BP got reduced. Now, i moved to 1 pill of concor 5 mg morning and 1 pill of Amlor 5 mg evenning starting 7 days back where my BP become fully stabilized with an average of 12/8. Please advise if it is accetpable to take this dosage of BP medicine and if there are any inconvenience in taking AMlor + concor 5 mg on medium and long term and if this combination is considered to be a long term solution for my BP... thank you in advance.
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hi,
After going through your case record it is clear that after trying different anti hypertensive medications your Blood pressure is stabilized with Tab Concor 5 & Tab Amlor 5.

I want to know -
1) Your age, gender.
2) Family history of high BP.
3) Any associated conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease.
4) Height and weight (BMI).
5) Habits like smoking, alcohol.

These medicines are usually safe and can be used for longer duration unless side effects develop.

You should understand that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit by using them is greater than the risk of side effects.
Serious side effects rarely occur with these drugs.

You should know about side effects of these medicines.

Concor (Bisoprolol):
1) Tiredness, slow heartbeat, fainting and dizziness may occur.
2) It may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect.
3) Mood change may occur.
4) It may aggravate asthma if present.
5) It may mask the symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) in diabetic patients on treatment.

Amlor (Amlodipine)
Dizziness, light headedness, swelling over feet or flushing may occur.

Other important factors that may help you -
1) Salt restricted diet.
2) Intake of fruits and green leafy vegetables.
3) Regular checking of blood pressure, lipid profile, blood sugar levels and keep them under control.

In conditions like Diabetes, heart diseases other medicines can be preferred because of there specific beneficial actions other than lowering blood pressure.
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What Is The Medication For High BP?

Hi, After going through your case record it is clear that after trying different anti hypertensive medications your Blood pressure is stabilized with Tab Concor 5 & Tab Amlor 5. I want to know - 1) Your age, gender. 2) Family history of high BP. 3) Any associated conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease. 4) Height and weight (BMI). 5) Habits like smoking, alcohol. These medicines are usually safe and can be used for longer duration unless side effects develop. You should understand that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit by using them is greater than the risk of side effects. Serious side effects rarely occur with these drugs. You should know about side effects of these medicines. Concor (Bisoprolol): 1) Tiredness, slow heartbeat, fainting and dizziness may occur. 2) It may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. 3) Mood change may occur. 4) It may aggravate asthma if present. 5) It may mask the symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) in diabetic patients on treatment. Amlor (Amlodipine) Dizziness, light headedness, swelling over feet or flushing may occur. Other important factors that may help you - 1) Salt restricted diet. 2) Intake of fruits and green leafy vegetables. 3) Regular checking of blood pressure, lipid profile, blood sugar levels and keep them under control. In conditions like Diabetes, heart diseases other medicines can be preferred because of there specific beneficial actions other than lowering blood pressure.