Her doctor has increased her medication which has not helped. What can cause this constant elevated pressure?
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Q: my mother is 84 yrs old and had a stroke 7 yrs ago. Recentler doctor has her medication but after 2 wks it is still high.
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12/10/10 11:54am
Hi Ann,
It can take time and some trial & error before the right blood pressure medication dosage is determined. In some cases it takes more than one type of medication to control blood pressure. I recommend continuing to monitor her blood pressure regularly and consult with her physician. Ask questions so you know the physicians plan, such as how long does he/she plan to try just this medication? If her blood pressure isn't controlled, when would a different medication or medication combination be tried, etc?
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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