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Re: Is my blood pressure really OK? » Deneb

Posted by ed_uk2010 on July 10, 2010, at 17:59:04

In reply to Re: Is my blood pressure really OK?, posted by Deneb on July 10, 2010, at 17:15:53

If the risperidone is responsible, reducing the dose should help. Obviously, I do not know whether this would be possible, you would have to discuss that with your psychiatrist. Other antipsychotics which have less effect on BP are available.

>There is no history of cardiomyopathy, though my Dad does have a larger than normal heart for some reason. I remember my Dad saying that when we had to have physicals to come to Canada about 17 years ago. My Dad had an abnormal EKG.........

To be honest, I think your GP is probably correct that it's not serious. Nevertheless, if you are still very concerned, having some further tests might help to put your mind at rest. The doctor might do some blood tests (eg. blood counts, thyroid function etc.) and send you for a chest Xray. If there was any sign of an enlarged heart on the chest Xray, you would need to have an echocardiogram.


 

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