A 30 years old male, scientist by profession came with an acute head. He told that by self-monitoring of BP, systolic was in the range of 130 to 140 and diastolic 85 to 95 mmHg for the last three days. His FBS 105 mg%, LFT normal except alkaline phosphatase slightly raised, TFT, KFT normal, Lipid profile TC 215, HDL 39, LDL 165, TGs normal. Personal history non-alcoholic, non-smokers. But, daily take one cup of black coffee and four cups of tea.
Treatment prescribed by first doctor Tab combo of amlodipine with hydrochlorothiazide * BD Tab Atorvastatin 40 mg daily for 10 days followed by Atorvastatin 20 mg daily. The patient had a severe headache with this treatment. Treatment prescribed by second doctor Tab Telmisartan 40 one daily with Atorvastatin 20 mg daily. Is there any need for modifications in the treatment given and advice?
