high diastolic pressure
I have an artificial aortic valve and last check with my cardiologist my b.p. was 134/88. He said to restart my enalapril 2.5mg daily. He wanted my diastolic to be 75 or lower. Recently I have been stressed and my bp was elevated so I increased my enalapril to 5mg bid to lower the bp. Today it was 105/78 so it seems the enalapril is lowering the systolic fine but not the diastolic. I don't want to increase the dose more as I am light headed now. He gave me a prescription for Lisenopril to use when I finished my enalapril. should I switch now? Will Lisenopril decrease the diastolic bp better?
Thanks,
Lynn
Hi L,
I recommend you discuss your concerns with your physician. If you are not happy with yoru current treatment plan there is nothing wrong with seeking a second opinion. Also, I encourage you to make diet and lifestyle changes to lower your blood pressure, so you are less dependent on medication.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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