Suggest treatment for high BP despite taking Amlodipine
Patient: I m taking Amlodipine 5 mg and Losartan potassium 25 mg My blood pressure ranges from 149 77 pulse 60 most of the time mid 140 also sometimes will be mid 130 my age is 80 Dr.states that better little high so don t become dizzy.Im pretty energetic and feel good. WAS ON LISONPRIL FOR YEARS WORKED GOOD BUT DEVELOPED COUGH. Still have COUGH. Wondering if i should suggest to my DR.to try a different med.for blood pressure.I have an appt. To see her this Tuesday. Any ideas would be appreciated Thank you e hi Doctor: Welcome to ' Ask a doctor ' service .I have reviewed your query and here is my answer .Donot change the doctor or medicines .Let them continue .As 149 is not a too worrisome figure .Just avoid smoking and coffee consumption and alcohal .Avoid salty and fried foods .Go for morning or evening walk  at moderate pace atleast for 30 minutes daily .I hope I have solved your query .Let me know if I can assist you further in this query .With regards dr varinder joshi