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I take telmisartan 40mg & amlodipine 2,5mg daily 1 tab each for my hypertension. my bp hovers at 153-155 range. despite taking the above med regularly, i get bouts of high bp with lots of diziness..what shud i do ?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Uncontrolled hypertension may cause symptoms to include dizziness, lightheaded, headaches, visual changes, and chest pain. Dizziness can also be side effects to medications. Hypertension can lead to heart, kidney, and vascular disease. It is best to see the prescribing primary care provider and evaluating how to best control the blood pressure to the goal level and other causes of dizziness.

Answered 12/27/2022

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I agree with Dr. G. 2.5 mgs of amlodipine is a tiny dose. Your physician may agree to increase that dose to 5 or 10 mgs daily and add a low dose longacting diuretic like hydrochlorothiazide in order to reach a BP goal of 130/80 or lower.

Answered 12/28/2022

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