What could be causing my high blood pressure to rise to 130/98 after stopping Ciplar, and could it be linked to my weight, insulin resistance, or PCOS (for which I take Glycomet)? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be causing my high blood pressure to rise to 130/98 after stopping Ciplar, and could it be linked to my weight, insulin resistance, or PCOS (for which I take Glycomet)?

Asked by Female, 30 · 8 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

8 days ago

It is very common to see a rise in blood pressure, like your 130/98 reading, after stopping a beta-blocker like Ciplar (propranolol), especially if stopped suddenly. Additionally, PCOS, insulin resistance?for which you take Glycomet (metformin)?and weight are all closely linked to cardiovascular health and can contribute to higher readings. Please don't be alarmed, as this is a very manageable situation. I highly recommend speaking with your doctor to safely monitor your blood pressure transition and discuss how managing your insulin resistance can help support healthy blood pressure levels moving forward.

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What could be causing my high blood pressure to rise to 130/98 after stopping Ciplar, and could it be linked to my weight, insulin resistance, or PCOS (for which I take Glycomet)? | Apollo Pharmacy