I had Arjunarishta for high BP and my sugar level increased. Why?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 37-year-old male. I am suffering from diabetes. My recent was high at 105/95 mmHg with a pulse rate of 105. So, I started taking Arjunarishta. But, my sugar increased to 150. What to do?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First of all, let me tell you that normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. As you have mentioned your BP (blood pressure) is 105/95 mmHg, the systolic BP is fine (105), while the diastolic is high (95). Your pulse 105 is high, but is it regular or occasional?

Arjunarishta is an Ayurvedic medicine useful in several conditions. But, should be taken under a doctor's supervision only. It can cause blood sugar levels to rise because it is under the ayurvedic wine category. I guess you started it on your own without asking the doctor. In the future, whether it is Ayurvedic medicine allopathy, or any other, please do not take it without asking the doctor. It may lead to many adverse effects as you do not know everything about medicine.

Now coming to your present problem, check your BP and pulse regularly. If it is in the high range, then start medication. For occasional high BP and pulse do not self-medicate yourself. Monitor your BP and pulse regularly for one week two times a day, in the morning and evening, and keep the record. Only then it can be determined if it is high or not. If it is mildly high or occasionally high, then you can control it with diet and lifestyle modification. In the case of constant high BP and pulse, you need medication. As far as Arjunarishta is concerned, it comes in many forms like powder, tablet, etc., and is beneficial in several conditions like high BP, high cholesterol, heart problems, etc. For now, stop taking it. Control your sugar level and monitor your BP. If it is high, then do come back with the previous medication you are taking, the dosage, and all the blood investigations.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.