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Worried about high BP despite Telmisartan: What should I do (56 years old)?

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Question by Bunty on Oct 30, 2024Hindi

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I am 56 years of age. Since last two years I have regularly taking one tablet of Telmasartan 40, after being advised by the Doctor. However still my BP remains in the region of 160/100 to 150/90. Do I need to change the medicine and for that matter, consult a doctor.

Ans: Yes, you definitely another medicine added to Telmisarten. If it is still not controlled, the dose of Telmisarten could be doubled and other medicine could continue in half strength.
It has been found that combination medicines in less than full strength are better than higher dose of single medicine.

Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi

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