What causes high blood pressure inspite of taking Cozaar?
Patient: I've been in a high stress situation for 2 days and my b.p. Has been as high as 180/116 and won't go below 155/98.  I'm on 100 mg Cozaar and it normally doesn't exceed 135/85.  Planning to call dr in the morning.  Anything else I can do in the interim? Doctor: Hi,Cozaar will take some time to act, if there is no chest pain, headache or shortness of breath, then there is not urgency of getting down bp. You monitor it thrice a day and if still remains high then need to add some more medicine usually Amlodipine. You can get this prescribed from local doctor. Also use some relaxation techniques like yoga and regular exercises to reduce stress. Also have low salt diet, healthy food. Get your lipid and sugars tested. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode