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Sick for month before seeing doc for cough. bp was 170/110. put on bp med. week later, occasional dizzy, lightheaded, unfocused. hr 96. side effects?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possibly: I suggest buying a reliable digital blood pressure cuff and checking your BP 3x/day. Call your PCP or prescribing physician today and clarify your current medication and dosing.

Answered 9/6/2016

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A member asked:

Sick for month before seeing doc for cough. bp was 170/110. put on bp med. week later, occasional dizzy, lightheaded, unfocused. hr 96. side effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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