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Hypertension
I'm taking Metolar XR 25 for last 20 years. Maintained BP well but nowadays BP reaches 145/98 mmHg. Otherwise maintain 120/85 or 117/75 at different times. Please suggest suitable treatment if need to change medication.
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Metolar XR 25 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called beta blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain) and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia).
Reduce stress(most importantly)+ reduce overweight + moderate exercise + change daily diet + use alternate drug/change drug + check lipid profile+ monitor BP
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
What time do u have high BP recordings?..do u have any symptoms during that time?..if yes, u may need to increase dose
Otherwise u may continue this
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along with drugs have salt restriction and exercises
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Continue medication. Check BP every day and maintain a chart for 1week
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