I have pressure around 160/75. Take Telmisartan 80mg and Amplodipine 5mg. Should I add a third drug and which one?

My nephew was told to take his BP first think in the morning. His cardiologist says its the numbers at rest he worries about.

Truly, this is a question for your MD. I will only tell you this. IF this is the pressure in MD office it is likely higher with the anxiety of the visit. It may be lower at home. Have it measured at home and see how it is. The worst thing I saw as a RN were side effects from too MUCH medication, firstly blood thinners, and secondly BP meds. Patients would get on them, too many, go too low, not know it, get up at night to go to the bathroom and fall and break a hip. Came in very low, too low. So take care not to take more meds than you need. Speak with your doc. And again, measure at home if you can. I go sky high in MD office and at home am low.

Many health plans now allow you to call a nurse/DR and ask a question.

na666517, if you are reluctant to physically go to your doctor due to the virus you can try online at virtuwell.com (if it is supported by your coverage), or call your pharmacist for opinion/input. Your doc may listen to suggestions you bring regarding a 3rd drug but only if he's in agreement that it's the right treatment for you.

We are a just a community of caregivers but even those of us with some link to a medical profession can not give you that kind of advice, you need to have this discussion with your doctor.