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ISpiking blood pressure

My blood pressure is normally controlled at about 130/70. Yesterday I endured a stressful situatiion, and today my pressure is at 198/95. I just took 50 mg. metropolo. What else should I so?


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314892 tn?1264623903
Call you doctor.

If your BP stays this high it is very dangerous.

Do you take 50 metoprolol every day?

Has your BP dropped?
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168348 tn?1379357075
Do have thyroid issues that you follow the BP for?   If so, what meds are you on . this info may be helpful.

Cheryl
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