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Good morning doctor I like to know I am 63 years old male find my blood pressure shows 141/84 shall I take betacap 40 two times or some else please advice. I take depression capsule (venaflaxine) which side effect to increase pressure high. Thank you.
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Dear sir in this situation better to consult your both physician that what can be best medication. I think medication changes (both betacap and venlafaxine) is needed if other option is not tried. Get well soon.
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Believe at age above 60, even systolic blood pressure till 150 is acceptable. Once in a week bp monitoring, mild reduction in salt intake (after monitoring electrolytes balance), and then periodic review with your doctor should help. If you have been using propranolol fro some time, then it is clinical judgement, but pls don't suddenly start it at 80 mg/day, as it can cause sudden fall in blood pressure.
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