The blood pressure medication has kicked in!
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (125630)
United States
May 11, 2024 10:05am CST
Whew. I've been checking it every couple of hours. The past 3 readings have been 101/73, 109/77, and 108/77. My pulse is back down into the 70s too. I'm impressed that just 5mg of Bystolic was able to get it under control so quickly. I really expected that I'd have to be back up to 10 mg but apparently not.
I've gained a couple of pounds (5) which I need to address. Still I weigh 80 pounds less than I did years ago when I was on 4 different blood pressure meds.
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@FourWalls (81144)
• United States
11 May 24
I hope this works. I don’t need any more discussions from you, written in the ER on your phone, because your BP spiked and you’re in the hospital. 
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@kaylachan (81309)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 May 24
Five pounds really isn't a big deal. You can keep an eye on it. But, as long as you stay at a healthy weight, that's good. I'm glad the bp meds seem to be working.
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@MarieCoyle (52387)
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11 May 24
Please don’t let yourself run out again, those numbers you had were scary. I’m glad to read you are feeling better.
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@LindaOHio (208645)
• United States
12 May 24
Excellent. I don't have to tell you to renew your prescription in plenty of time next time. My HR is always around 100. My PCP is concerned; but my EKG or whatever they did came back with just a concern about blockage in my neck artery. Have a good day.
