Clinical study and rising blood pressure

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 25 2009

Q: I have been on Diovan 320/12.5 and Amlopidine 10mg for about a year and a half. I volunteered for a clinical study and they asked me to stop my meds. I have and it has been reading really high, 136/97 up to 157/119. Will I be alright to do this for 2 weeks? I have been off them for 5 days now. I really don’t feel bad. I can think a lot clearer than when I was on my meds.

A: Talk to the medical personnel associated with the clinical study. Presumably they are monitoring your pressure and will put you back on your medications if they feel you are at risk.