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  • female
  • 60 Years
  • 29/01/2025

My mom's blood pressure spiked to 170100, and the doctor suggested she take Telma 40 mg once daily. It's already been five days, but her BP hasn't budged. Should I think about checking back in with the doctor for a medication switch, or is it normal for the meds to take a bit longer to work?

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That seems single drug is not working soo visit physician for starting two drugs course

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Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm currently dealing with a blood pressure reading of 160110 and have started taking telmicertan at 40mg. I'm really worried and wondering how long it might take for my BP to return to normal levels. Could you shed some light on this for me?

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