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BP for 58 year old
For the first time in my life Doctor prescribed prolomet XL 50 for my bp of 180/135 but I'm scared of taking high dose hence can I take prolomet XL 25, also my bp is showing this much but there are no symptoms at all, I'm a non diabetic and all blood test normal why is this happening
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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You may take tab amlosafe A T
You are malignant hypertensive so monitor bp daily and dont miss taking medicine
Take B P daily for 3 time record it and send on chat of the week
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You need a better drug combination.
Consult me.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Prolomet XL 50 is in fact a weak drug for you. With your age and your BP you should be getting some better combination.
I hope you have had investigations done.
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Take prescribed dose it is no way a high dose, looking to your BP higher dose may be needed in combination with other medicine also
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