The need to take meds regularly

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jul 29 2009

Q: There are days that my BP is at the 160/100 level in a.m. and then 140/90 the rest of the day and other days at 120/80 all day long without any medication. When I take 1/4 of the pill Atacand 16mg, BP comes down to normal (120/80). But then the next day or after a few days the BP is normal (125/80) and I do not know if I should continue to take the pill. These fluctuations confuse me and I do not know what to do. In the last year I have lost 35 lbs from 250 to 215 lbs.

A: You should take your blood pressure medicine as prescribed. When taken on a regular basis, a constant blood level of a drug develops. This prevents peaks and dips of the drug in your body and leads to better control of blood pressure. Because of your excellent weight loss, your doctor might want to adjust your medication. Make an appointment if you haven’t been seen recently.

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