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Query on antihypertensive medication
I am 60 year old woman with high bp and I am on losartan 50 mg and amlodipine 5 mg ..inspite of that my bp is 180/118 so today my doctor recommended me Telma 80-AM..IS IT SAFE TO TAKE AS THE DOSE IS A BIT HIGH ..WILL IT CAUSE LOW BP ? PLEASE HELP
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Don't worry the dosage would be suitable for your high blood pressure levels.
Exercise regularly ( walking for atleast half an HR)
Salt restriction( no added salt but in curry you can have normally)
Increase water intake
Have a balanced diet
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Take medication regularly
Proper diet avoid salt
ECG needed
Consult with detail discussion and follow up needed
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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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180 is quite high
Complications are high
Take the medication regularly
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