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  • 22/01/2025

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I'm getting really worried because my BP has been consistently at 160 over 120, even after taking the telmisartan and amlodipine 5 mg tablets. What could be happening, and why isn't my blood pressure going down?

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Dr. Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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  • MBBS
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Get yourself evaluated for resistant hypertension. Get basic workup also done

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Answered 04/07/2025

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