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Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a health condition where the force exerted by the blood on the artery wall is high. Persistent high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for stroke, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

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Spasmodic foods raise my BP. Which drug can I use for hypertension?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 57 year old female with a weight of 158 pounds. I have hypertension with a reading of 138 mmHg of systolic, 80 mmHg of diastolic, 82 beats per minute of heart rate. Spasmodic foods (like yogurt) cause higher hypertension. Antispasmodic foods (alkali, basic foods) do not cause hi...  Read Full »


Dr. Salam Salloum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. BP of 138/80 mmHg is considered as high when compared to normal BP. You did not mention any other cardiovascular risk factors which put you in the low-risk category. In the first instance, I recommend lifestyle changes with regular exercise such as 40 minutes brisk walk...  Read Full »

Why is BP still high after taking Telma and Cilacar?

Query: Hello doctor, My dad is having a persistent BP of 150/95 mmHg even after taking Telma 40 in the morning and Cilacar 20 in the evening. What should be done and how much risky is this BP?  Read Full »


Dr. Salam Salloum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Telma is Telmisartan and your dad is taking 40 mg once a day. If he has been on it for over two weeks and the kidney function is stable, then it can be increased to 80 mg in one dose or divided dosage, that is either 80 mg in the morning or 40 mg morning and 40 mg eveni...  Read Full »

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