Bp 160/90 and dibaetic

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My fathers bp was calculated while consulting a doctor and reading were 170/90.. So Newtel AM 40 was prescribed.. After 3 months BP 160/90 when we went to consult ,But this time doctor gave another bp tab newtel AM 20 to be taken at night along with the newtel am 40 which is prescribed for morning. Is it okay to have two bp tabs in one day. Currently other medicines prescribed are t glucobay M25 t attorsave 10 T newz G and thyronom 25mcg

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Dr. Madhu Babu Endocrinologist 15 yrs exp Visakhapatnam · Accepted Answer

Dr. Madhu Babu

Endocrinologist 15 yrs exp Visakhapatnam

No it's not a better option to prescribe same bp medication twice a day.Instead you can increase the dose and still can take it once a day Consult physician for further help

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