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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
Blood Pressure 155/10
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum cover topics that include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
Blood Pressure 155/10
by rambha, Sep 13, 2008 09:57PM
I was diagnosed with Arrhythmia 4 years ago and the doctor prescribed following medicines:
Altace 5mg
Lipitor 10 mg
Novo-Metoprol (75 mg two times a day)
Aspirin
My age is 62 years. Male
Due to some domestic circumstances, I discontinued these medicines a year ago.
I found recently that my blood pressure is around 155/110. Your advice.
David Ram
Altace 5mg
Lipitor 10 mg
Novo-Metoprol (75 mg two times a day)
Aspirin
My age is 62 years. Male
Due to some domestic circumstances, I discontinued these medicines a year ago.
I found recently that my blood pressure is around 155/110. Your advice.
David Ram
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Sep 14, 2008 06:40PM
, Sep 14, 2008 06:40PM
Blood pressure greater than 140/90 meets the criteria for treatment of hypertension. You need to see a doctor to have your prescriptions refilled. If cost is an issue:
Metoprolol 50 or 100 mg po daily is $4/month at walmart
Lisinopril 40 mg (max dose) is also $4/month at walmart
Lisinopril / HCTZ (two blood pressure medications in one pill -- is also $4 /month at walmart.
You can buy generic simvastatin to replace the lipator or if cost is really an issue, provastatin is $4 per month at Walmart. All the medications that are $4 per month are also $10 for a 3 month supply.
Aspirin, if still indicated, should be purchased as a generic and it is cheap.
I hope this helps.
Metoprolol 50 or 100 mg po daily is $4/month at walmart
Lisinopril 40 mg (max dose) is also $4/month at walmart
Lisinopril / HCTZ (two blood pressure medications in one pill -- is also $4 /month at walmart.
You can buy generic simvastatin to replace the lipator or if cost is really an issue, provastatin is $4 per month at Walmart. All the medications that are $4 per month are also $10 for a 3 month supply.
Aspirin, if still indicated, should be purchased as a generic and it is cheap.
I hope this helps.
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