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Stop Coreg then high blood pressure
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Stop Coreg then high blood pressure
by Alice-Jojola, Mar 12, 1999 12:00AM
I had to stop taking Coreg because of the side affects. I saw the dr 2 days after
stopping the Coreg and my blood pressure was high for the first time in my life.
The dr was suprised but thought that it may be due to the fact that I had just stopped
taking the med. My BP was 60/116 what are your thoughts on this? I have NEVER had high BP Never!
stopping the Coreg and my blood pressure was high for the first time in my life.
The dr was suprised but thought that it may be due to the fact that I had just stopped
taking the med. My BP was 60/116 what are your thoughts on this? I have NEVER had high BP Never!
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, Mar 12, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Alice
I am assuming that you meant a blood pressure of 160/116. There are two possibilities. One is that your blood pressure is truly elevated, but treatment with Coreg masked this fact. The other possibility is that your body is in temporary withdrawal from the Coreg and once your body gets used to not having any Coreg around, the blood pressure will return to normal. However, you should have your blood pressure checked again, and if it is still high, you will probably need to be started on blood pressure medications.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
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