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Asked for male, 35 years old from Mehsana
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Atenolol is similar to metoprolol and will work similarly amlodipine is another bp medicine, so combination is double dose. If atenolol keeps bp controlled then amlodipine need not be taken, but if it is high with atenolol then combination should be tried.
Asked for male, 35 years old from Panchmahal
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Metoprolol is a safe and effective medicine, a class of drug called beta blockers. Any beta blocker will have similar side effect profile. If you are too worried with the adverse effects, you can ask visit an electrophysiologist (cardiologist who specializes in svt) and ask if you qualify for an "ablation procedure" this may help get rid of beta blockers.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Lucknow
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Yes you can take these medicines together, it should not cause any issue, just give few hours gap.
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Hyderabad
Please check your bp regularly. If it is continously increased, need to take medications with known mechanisms to decarease it to normal value. Otherwise it has effects on brain, eyes heart and kidney. Consult a general physician and get in under control.
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Asked for male, 48 years old from Vapi
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad
Your bp. It is a silent and harmful disease which affects all organs. You need personal examination and prescription medicine to be taken on long term basis. Please consult your local physician.
Asked for male, 39 years old from Mumbai
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Blood pressure control should be taken seriously, don't experiment with your health, take your medicine as advised by doctor, if there is some issue you can consult me.
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Asked for female, 59 years old from Thrissur
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You can try a stronger medicine like amlodipine or thiazide before trying ayurved, but they are also effective
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Asked for Male, 33 years old from Delhi
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Kolkata
Good afternoon Mr. lybrate-user. I am so sorry for your symptoms. Amcard / amlip are common medications for hypertension but the symptoms specially the chest tightness is concerning. It is usually not a side effect of the medications. There could be a several reasons for chest tightness, and a doctors visit could help. Possible reasons could be uncontrolled hypertension, underlying heart disease and sometimes anxiety could cause similar symptoms. I treat hypertension and related cardiac issues. ...more
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Asked for female, 35 years old from Mumbai
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Creatinine, thyroid function tests, fasting sugar and ecg should be done annually and bp check at regular intervals
other tests are less useful
febuget is required only for those with gout. Itâs not very helpful if taken just for blood level. In your case uric acid rise is side effect of bp medicines. Better to change bp medicines than to add medicines similarly many people are prescribed thyroid medicine for elevation of tsh in blood. Always better to keep long term medicines minimum ...more
other tests are less useful
febuget is required only for those with gout. Itâs not very helpful if taken just for blood level. In your case uric acid rise is side effect of bp medicines. Better to change bp medicines than to add medicines similarly many people are prescribed thyroid medicine for elevation of tsh in blood. Always better to keep long term medicines minimum ...more
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Asked for male, 52 years old from Kolkata
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Keep bp below 140 systolic but above 115 systolic
Dose depends on bp levels measured when resting comfortably
Bp can be high during any discomfort or stress
Dose depends on bp levels measured when resting comfortably
Bp can be high during any discomfort or stress
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