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Even after taking medicines, my blood pressure levels are not under control. Why?

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Published At December 4, 2020
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Hello,

I am having high blood pressure. I am 40 years old male. I have been using Lodoz 2.5 mg medicine from last 8 years and always my BP levels are below 120/80. Here is my problem:-

Last 10 days my BP levels are increased a lot to 160/90 and high heartbeat. I visited to my primary care provider and he took the EKG and everything looks good. He suggested to change the medicine to Lisinopril 10 and 20mg. I started using lisinopril 10 mg, first two days, my BP levels are controlled then day 3 onward, my BP levels are continued to spike up to 160/90 again.. after 5 days, I started taking the lisinopril 20 mg tablet but still BP levels are not controlled. on top of that some side effects like no sleep in night, headache and dizziness.

I sent a message to my provider but waiting from response from him. Then I stopped using lisinopril 20 mg and start using my old medicine Lodoz 2.5 mg 2 tablets a day from last night.. Last night I was perfectly fine but morning onward, BP levels are 160/90. I stopped using salt intake in my food since last 1 week and no chest pain. I don't know why I am having this problem in spite of taking lot of health precautions ..My father also has same problem but need your advice on medication what I am using. Would really appreciate reasons for not going down my BP levels. I do 2 to 3 mile walk every day. I am 5.8 inch height and 70 kg weight. Really appreciate your response on my query.

Hello!

Thank you for this information. I understand your concern. This can happen even for long-time hypertensive patient even if they're compliant to medication. This is because of the degenerative changes on the cardiovascular system. Your blood vessels and cardiac function may not be the same compare to 8 years ago that's why a change of medication or adjustment of medication is needed.

I would also recommend that you check your Cortisol, BUN, Crea, SGPT and SGOT levels as well since you've been a hypertensive for so long, it might have somehow affected your kidneys which may cause the need to change in medication. I recommend that you take the prescribed drug regimen that your doctor has prescribed you to take, continue avoiding salt intake, avoid also oily and fatty food, and engage in regular exercise prescribed by a physician. Is there anything else I can help you with? In the meantime, thank you and have a great day.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Peter Bryant Rapsing Grutas
Dr. Peter Bryant Rapsing Grutas

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