Question 1

i cant take my blood pressure medicine because i have tests tomorrow what should i do in the mean time when it gets high?

Accepted Answer

Try and relax: And take your meds ASAP after the tests. Call your doc and see if he/she will want u to take meds anyway if BP too high.

Question 2

what is a good otc high blood pressure medication relocated so have no pcp and b/p medication (hydrochlorothyazide) has expired. cant get appt till jan !, 2012

Accepted Answer

There : There are no over the counter blood pressure medications. You should call your previous doctor and inform the office of your situation. They may be able to call in a prescription for you. If that does not work call your new pcp and inform them of your problem, they will instruct you on how to proceed. In the meantime decrease your salt intake.
Best of luck.

Question 3

if i have high blood pressure, will i get heart disease? my doctor told me i have pre-hypertension. i know i may develop high blood pressure, but does this mean i will develop heart disease too?

Accepted Answer

First : First of all you should know that pre-hypertension is not hypertension. You may never develop it, especially if you maintain a healthy weight and eat a low sodium diet. However, genetics also plays a role of which you have no control over. 
Hypertension increases the risk of one developing hypertensive heart disease. Like i stated previously, lifestyle, genetics, and other medical conditions (diabetes, high cholesterol) are factors as well.
Take care.

Question 4

what is the best way to get my blood pressure down until i can get to a dr. for the past week or so its been from 165/110-186/130 it has gone to 165/80 but only once. i tested positive for covid almost 2 weeks ago and thats how i found out?

Accepted Answer

: If an earlier appointment with your internist is unavailable, go to an emergency room for re-evaluation, as "186/130" is potentially a serious elevation of BP, and with stress, even at age "42", medication is prescribed to avoid risks.

Question 5

how can i get my blood pressure to stay down.?

Accepted Answer

LOW SODIUM: Diet, weight loss if needed, exercise and meds.

Question 6

what's a good way to  get my blood pressure up?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Low blood pressure is generally desirable, but if there is lightheadedness with position change or other symptoms of low blood pressure, need to ensure no underlying problems- low thyroid, or low cortisol, or slow heart rate.
 Need to ensure good hydration status, consider liberalizing salt intake. Compression stockings can be quite helpful.  Some medications may include midodrine or florinef (fludrocortisone).

Question 7

what way i can to to get my blood pressure to normal range?

Accepted Answer

BP: You must have a personal consult with a physician regarding it. It is important to know what are your BP readings and if you any symptoms when you think BP is low? Do you take BP medications? As you see that more information is needed from you to guide it, please provide more information to help you.

Question 8

what's a good way to  get my blood pressure down in 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Limit sodium : Intake, reduce stress & exercise but this tough to achieve in 3 days.

Question 9

what can i do to get my blood pressure to normal range again?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: 2017 Aha guidelines includes many more Americans with the diagnosis of Hypertension. Ensuring accurate recordings are essential. Size of the cuff plays a role in accurate recording along with the scenario (eg. Anxiety and pain can elevate the blood pressure--treat the underlying causes). Salt intake, weight, and lack of exercise also plays a role in better controlling blood pressure.

Question 10

i can't get my blood pressure to go down even with doubling my 3.125mg dose of carvedilol. will readings of 148/100 over the course of a week or two kill me?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: I am not a fan of carvedilol as first line treatment of hypertension, unless you have accompanying heart failure,as the effective dose range is very wide from patient to patient. You are on a low dose. I don't think you're in any danger with that blood pressure, but notify your MD who may want to increase the dosage of carvedilol, add a diuretic, Ace inhibitor,ARB or calcium channel blocker.

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I cant take my blood pressure medicine because i have tests tomorrow what should i do in the mean time when it gets high?

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What is a good otc high blood pressure medication relocated so have no pcp and b/p medication (hydrochlorothyazide) has expired. cant get appt till jan !, 2012

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If i have high blood pressure, will i get heart disease? my doctor told me i have pre-hypertension. i know i may develop high blood pressure, but does this mean i will develop heart disease too?

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What is the best way to get my blood pressure down until i can get to a dr. for the past week or so its been from 165/110-186/130 it has gone to 165/80 but only once. i tested positive for covid almost 2 weeks ago and thats how i found out?

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How can i get my blood pressure to stay down.?

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What's a good way to get my blood pressure up?

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What way i can to to get my blood pressure to normal range?

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What's a good way to get my blood pressure down in 3 days?

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What can i do to get my blood pressure to normal range again?

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I can't get my blood pressure to go down even with doubling my 3.125mg dose of carvedilol. will readings of 148/100 over the course of a week or two kill me?

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