Posted by stargazer2 on June 9, 2007, at 8:10:17
In reply to BP monitor for prevention of hypertensive crisis, posted by Jedi on June 9, 2007, at 2:56:45
My pdoc has always given me a script for a small number of Nifedipine pills used in the event of a hypertensive crisis which you can verify with your BP monitor. A throbbing headache is usually an early sign of a escalating BP. If you suspect that you are having a BP crisis, you can bite on the pill which releases a liquid under your tongue (the fastest way to get the BP to come down)and then using your monitor you can follow the BP as it should decline. Obviously, if the BP stays high or your symptoms persist, a trip to the ER is warranted. You should taken your medication and tell them what your BP is and that you took Nifedipine at a certain time and give them any BP readings since you took the Nifedepine.
A prudent pdoc will prescibe Nifedepine or a similar medication to anyone taking a MAO as a first line defense with reducing the BP reaction associated with a food or medication reaction. My doctor is adamant about doing this and telling me exactly when and how to use it.I have only had to take Nifedepine once but it makes sense if you are having concerns about the dietary restrictions that you carry a pill with you until you have more confdence in whatyou are eating.
Stargazer
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