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Atrial fibrillation + high blood pressure 141/87. on 4mg warfarin inr 3 / 5mg amlodipine 5mg bisoprolol for 3months. why isnt bp going down.what risks?
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Compensation: Sometimes when you start BP meds, the kidneys compensate in an attempt to maintain the (too high) BP. Add a mild diuretic like hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg (cheap as water, gentle, you won't even know you're taking it) and I'll bet you'll see your BP fall nicely. Your INR is perfect!
Answered 11/23/2015
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