Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

white coat syndrome

How can I deal with white coat syndrome.  My BP was 190/110 at the Dental Surgeon.  Normally 130/80 or 140/90 which I am comfortable with.  I am 76 years old and take 40mg Lisinopril daily. My Dental Surgeon won't do a tooth extraction unless my BP is lower.
HELP
Best Answer
159619 tn?1707018272
COMMUNITY LEADER
Take a look at this, it should help.

Jon

http://www.blood-pressure-monitoring.org/white-coat-hypertension.htm
4 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
ladies and gentlemen;
Thank you for your response. I went to my primary and got a prescrition for Xanax an anxiety pill (same as avitan) and took it an hour before I saw the surgeion.   My BP before surgery was l37/71 and the procedure was done.
Thank you....it helped a lot
Helpful - 0
212161 tn?1599427282
hi, i have the same problem so i take a ativan before i go to the dentist or dr.

i went one time to the dentis and it was high they gave me a big shot of the efferon to numb me and it shot my bp to stroke zone. i thought i was going to die right there , my head was exploding it did come back down but scared me and my dentist. so i no longer take the efferon shots always with out the efferonb and a ativan to keep bp low, talk to your reg dr they can give you some just for that reason
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Have you tried to take any pill for anxiety before going to the dentist?

Jesus
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Hypertension Community

Top Healthy Living Answerers
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
14 super-healthy foods that are worth the hype
Small changes make a big impact with these easy ways to cut hundreds of calories a day.
Forget the fountain of youth – try flossing instead! Here are 11 surprising ways to live longer.
From STD tests to mammograms, find out which screening tests you need - and when to get them.
Tips and moves to ease backaches
Here are 12 simple – and fun! – ways to boost your brainpower.