Question 1

im on olmetec plus 20/12.5 is this a high dose of blood pressure med can i ever get off blood presdure meds i was 232pounds now i'm 200 exercise 6 day?

Accepted Answer

Effect,not doses!: We really don&#x27;t talk about the dose as high or low, provided that the drug (drug combination) is doing its job without side effects.
You never wrote how high your blood pressure was pre-treatment, your age, age at onset, etc.  So it isn&#x27;t possible even guess at whether you will be able to get off BP meds in the future.

Question 2

is propanolol 80mg a "high" dose? doctor prescribed it for anxiety. blood pressure was 120/80 and now 98/70.

Accepted Answer

Propanalol: If its the once a day preparation no it's not too high a dose.

Question 3

what is a safe starting dose of melatonin for an elderly person who also takes high blood pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

Your Dr's input.: In general 1 mg of melatonin can be an appropriate starting dose. But- you need to talk to your own doctor before you start any new herbal or supplement. Your doctor knows you better than a doctor on the internet. Take care.

Question 4

how many missed doses of hypertension (high blood pressure) medication will be dangerous for the elderly 85 years old and older, that potentially causing a stroke?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on high the blood pressure is without the medicine. A doctor who knows the patient can evaluate this. If they are supposed to take the medicine for blood pressure, they should not stop it unless that is the advice of their doctor. If their blood pressure is too low, it may be right to stop it. Some blood pressure meds should be weaned off so their doctor should advise. Good luck!

Question 5

my husband only takes his blood pressure medication on days when his blood pressure is high, is this ok?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have high blood pressure, you should take your medication daily.

Question 6

hi, i've recently been put on medication because my blood pressure was dangerously high. i've noticed white stringy  bits in my urine. is this related?

Accepted Answer

Urine: White stringy bits are unlikely to be related to the blood pressure treatment unless perhaps you are passing congealed protein. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

i have been on blood pressure medication for approximately 2 weeks. my readings are still high. 160/105 etc. how long sold meds take to work.

Accepted Answer

Dosage: U might need other meds or higher doses.

Question 8

i've been on high blood pressure medication for 30 years or even more?

Accepted Answer

Yup: Sometimes elevated BP lasts a lifetime. As long as the drugs are working an having little or few side affects just keep going.

Question 9

im on high blood pressure medication and it was controlled to 135/85 but why has the pressure shot up to reading 150/95 today?

Accepted Answer

BP control.: Certain life situations will cause the BP to rise even if you’re on medications; this can include exercise and episodes of emotional stress or physical exertion.  This is normal and expected.  But your BP at baseline should be in adequate control and your BP numbers under times of such stress should not rise excessively.  24 hour BP monitoring can help to qualify this.

Question 10

i have high blood pressure and i am on medication, is it normal for the blood pressure to spike while exercising, especially the bottom number?

Accepted Answer

Yes: (You shouldn't measure your BP during exercise.) It's normal and healthy for it to rise with physical activity. High blood pressure is defined as an elevation at complete rest when fully relaxed.

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Im on olmetec plus 20/12.5 is this a high dose of blood pressure med can i ever get off blood presdure meds i was 232pounds now i'm 200 exercise 6 day?

A member asked:

Is propanolol 80mg a "high" dose? doctor prescribed it for anxiety. blood pressure was 120/80 and now 98/70.

A member asked:

What is a safe starting dose of melatonin for an elderly person who also takes high blood pressure medication?

A member asked:

How many missed doses of hypertension (high blood pressure) medication will be dangerous for the elderly 85 years old and older, that potentially causing a stroke?

A member asked:

My husband only takes his blood pressure medication on days when his blood pressure is high, is this ok?

A member asked:

Hi, i've recently been put on medication because my blood pressure was dangerously high. i've noticed white stringy bits in my urine. is this related?

A member asked:

I have been on blood pressure medication for approximately 2 weeks. my readings are still high. 160/105 etc. how long sold meds take to work.

A member asked:

I've been on high blood pressure medication for 30 years or even more?

A member asked:

Im on high blood pressure medication and it was controlled to 135/85 but why has the pressure shot up to reading 150/95 today?

A member asked:

I have high blood pressure and i am on medication, is it normal for the blood pressure to spike while exercising, especially the bottom number?

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