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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
labile hypertension
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Cleveland Clinic - Heart
Cleveland - OH
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labile hypertension
by Marion432, Oct 26, 2008 03:32PM
I have a regular blood pressure of about 135/65 taking 5mg.of benazepril. Occasionally it will go to 215 /100. Other than taking another 5mg of benazepril ,is there something else to do? With additional medicine on a daily basis my pressure may drop to 108/56.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Oct 26, 2008 06:33PM
, Oct 26, 2008 06:33PM
I suggest that you need a second medication such as a diuretic to control this labile hypertension. Hydrochlorothiazide is first choice for people with hypertension, but there may be other medications indicated depending on your medical problems.
