What causes increased level of monocytes during medication for high BP?
Patient: My absolute monocytes are out of range, high. What causes this. I am 73 years old, weigh 190, and am 5 foot, 5 1/2 inches tall. I take medicine for high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, heart burn, high cholesterol and allergies (Diovan/HCT,Janumet,Tyenol for arthritis with Ultram, Lipitor, and Allegra). Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. Chronic inflammations and infections are usually the cause of increased monocytes specifically tuberculosis, brucellosis, syphilis.2. Also it can be seen in autoimmune diseases, lymphomas and certain myeloproliferative disorders.3. You need not worry about it at present as any chronic inflammation can also induce. You would have arthritis, which could be the cause. Unless a new symptom develops, not to worry at present. Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again.