My 71-year-old mother?s high blood pressure was normal for 45 days while taking a reduced dose of TELMA 20 once a day (after previously taking TELMA 40 and CONCOR 2.5), but today her reading suddenly jumped to 160/80; what should we do now? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My 71-year-old mother?s high blood pressure was normal for 45 days while taking a reduced dose of TELMA 20 once a day (after previously taking TELMA 40 and CONCOR 2.5), but today her reading suddenly jumped to 160/80; what should we do now?

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My 71-year-old mother?s high blood pressure was normal for 45 days while taking a reduced dose of TELMA 20 once a day (after previously taking TELMA 40 and CONCOR 2.5), but today her reading suddenly jumped to 160/80; what should we do now?

Asked by Female, 71 · 15 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

15 days ago

It is completely understandable to feel concerned, but please be reassured that a single high reading of 160/80 is quite common and often temporary. First, have your mother rest quietly for 15 minutes and check her blood pressure again. Ensure she has taken her daily telmisartan (TELMA 20). Avoid panic, as anxiety can further raise blood pressure. If she has no severe symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or a severe headache, this is not an immediate emergency. Please consult her doctor soon; they may need to adjust her telmisartan or bisoprolol (CONCOR) dosage, as the reduced dose may need fine-tuning.

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My 71-year-old mother?s high blood pressure was normal for 45 days while taking a reduced dose of TELMA 20 once a day (after previously taking TELMA 40 and CONCOR 2.5), but today her reading suddenly jumped to 160/80; what should we do now?

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