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I'm being treated for hypertension and am prescribed two water pills, a statin, and B/P pill.
I sporadically check my numbers but should do it more regularly. Last week, I was in the supermarket and saw a B/P machine and decided to check my status. 185/84!!
I immediately called my cardiologist for an appointment and was told to take my readings at home over the weekend. And the readings hovered between 150 and 175 systolic. (Otherwise, I felt good.)
Sooooo, I saw my doctor last evening. She asked if I had a recent refill on my regiment and on closer questioning, it was ascertained that the one B/P medication originated from a new manufacturer. And not all generics are the same. This one likely was ineffective and causing the spike.
If any of you are not getting the results from your medications, consult your physician and check the meds.
Will report back to you.
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