Olkem-40 H Tablet Health Feed

Hello, Thanks for the query.
Since the person is on Olemsartan 20 mg plus Amlodepine 5 mg for her BP, it appears that swelling of the lower limbs is due to Amlodepine as that drug does cause lower limb swelling in some patients. Plus it is also essential to achieve a strict blood glucose control with fasting < 100 mg, Pp 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% <6.8. So you may have to change the BP treatment with a suitable drug. Thanks.

NO. You have essential hypertension and the medicines should be continued for lifetime and regular check up and dosage adjustments, if needed has to be done.

enalapril is one of the safest med for bp.
but u should for regular followups at least once in a month as bp meds can cause electrolyte imbalance

yes you can continue the same tablet there is no any harm but also do remember that you have to keep the record of your BP once in the month ok

I would suggest you get your blood sugars tested in the first instance to make sure you are not Diabetic.

YOu can take losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide if losartan potassium 50 mg is not available

See if you suddenly reduce the dose of the medicine, it may have the adverse effect it may affect heart also so do not do that we have to tapper the medicines ok.

You should not change bp tablet or reduce it without consulting your physician. It only 'controls' bp at certain level but does not cure permanently. Don't change bp dosage without consulting your physician.

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. The first effects of lisinopril can be noticed within one hour, but the medication can take up to six hours to reach maximum efficacy.
Since when r you taking these medicines. Oedema will take some time to go. Sleep with leg raised above your heart level. It will help in swelling
hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra...more

do you check BP monthly after resting for 10 minutes? If not, do that for 3 months and then post situation. Continue BP medicine meanwhile