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What is the ideal line of treatment for high BP?
Q: I am taking Atenolol 100 for the last 5 years with no problems. Recently my diastolic pressure shot up and I added Amlopress to my daily dose. But it still goes high in the afternoon. I think it is due to my nervousness. Can I use Amlopress instead of Atenolol?
A:In the past 2-3 years, in the light of worldwide experience, evidence and data, the treatment of high blood pressure has undergone major changes. The current globally accepted guidelines are:
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