You have been monitoring your patients BP for a number of years. The readings fluctuate between 115/75mmHg and 160/95 mmh.,with a tendency to rise over the last 6 months or so. to begin with, he was on no medication but about 2 years ago he started benzoyl floumethiazide 5mg daily which has helped slightly and serves to keep his ankle edema at bay. HE IS a non smoker, drinks beer or two most nights and is otherwise well with BMi of 23.
A) What are the probable consequences of inaction
b) What alternatives or additional medication could you suggest
c) What side effects might he experience.