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tenormin and hypertention

10/27/2009

Question:

I am 60 year old man suffering from hupertention for the last 7year. i have been taking tenormin 50mg and it was controling my bp very nicely( 130/80). however, in August , i have found that my bp was 150/80, so i have increased the dose of tenormin to 100mg daily,. now, my bp reading is on average125/70. is that o.k.? thanks for your help.

Answer:

You need to check with your provider to verify the appropriateness of any medication change. You should also be cautioned to do this before considering any change in prescribed medication.

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