“Blood pressure medication”
For two days I have been experience A-Fit with increase Blood pressure. My blood presssure usually is 138/75 and now it has been running 160/99 to 160/110. Can I take an extra blood pressure until I here from my doctor. I am taking Nifedipine 30 MG once daily now at night can I take two tonight.
Male | 76 years old
Complaint duration: 28/Nov 2023
Conditions: Nifedipine
3 Answers
No you should not take extra blood pressure medications without seeing your doctor. you should continue your current medications and see your doctor ASAP
Yes if your heart rate is not too low (meaning less than 50 bpm). Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Cardiology) Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center Director of Cardiac Telemetry, Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center, Verdi 3 East
You are not at a maximal dose of Nifedipene. That said, in the short term, this is not a worrisome BP. You should communicate with your provider and take the higher dose if that is the choice.
