Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Blood pressure measurement, SARS-CoV-2 test
Clinical narrative: Increase in her blood pressure/Dizzy; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED (Increase in her blood pressure/Dizzy) in a 51-year-old female patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (batch nos. 051C21A and 036C21A) for COVID-19 prophylaxis.     The patient's past medical history included COVID-19. Concurrent medical conditions included Blood pressure high (blood pressure controlled by a diuretic).   On 24-May-2021, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On 22-Jun-2021, received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On an unknown date, the patient received third dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 01-Jul-2021, the patient experienced BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED (Increase in her blood pressure/Dizzy) (seriousness criterion hospitalization). The patient was treated with MAGNESIUM for Blood pressure management, at an unspecified dose and frequency and POTASSIUM for Blood pressure management, at an unspecified dose and frequency. At the time of the report, BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED (Increase in her blood pressure/Dizzy) had resolved with sequelae.      DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (normal ranges are provided in parenthesis if available): On an unknown date, Blood pressure measurement: 175/110. On an unknown date, SARS-CoV-2 test: Positive.     For mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Unknown), the reporter did not provide any causality assessments.   No concomitant medications were reported.  Patient did not receive any other vaccines in the 4 weeks prior to COVID-19 vaccine. After taking the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, patient experienced an increase in blood pressure. Prior to this patient was on the lowest dose of a diuretic and blood pressure was well controlled with that. Patient says that in JUL-2021, was going for daily morning walk when patient started feeling "dizzy and all that." Patient states had always been a walker and likes to get her 10,000 steps done in the morning before going to work. One morning, after walk patient felt very dizzy and decided to check blood pressure. Patient said that blood pressure was 175/110. This was a "sky high" and "stroke level" blood pressure reading. Patient says that because it was so high, they told to get admitted to the ER. They were ready to transport in an ambulance, but patient told them that she could drive on her own. Patient said that she had to sign a release form because she was driving on her own to the ER. The urgent care center called the hospital to let them know that patient would be coming for the high blood pressure. Patient was admitted into the ER for overnight observance and was given magnesium and potassium to bring the blood pressure down. However, patient said that even those treatments did not bring the blood pressure down. Patient said her medications were changed at the hospital and now on 3 different medications to control her blood pressure. Currently patient blood pressure was under control but only because of the medication change. Patient also mentioned taking garlic peels and drink garlic tea regularly. Patient attributes the BP being in control due to this as well.  Company comment: This is a Spontaneous case reported by a consumer, concerning a 51-year-old female patient, with relevant current condition of high blood pressure in treatment with diuretic, who experienced the unexpected and serious (due to hospitalization) event of Blood pressure increased, which occurred 9 days after the second dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine. As reported, patient felt very dizzy and decided to check her blood pressure, which was of 175/110. She was admitted into the emergency room for overnight observance and was given magnesium and potassium to bring the blood pressure down, but they did not work. Her medications were changed at the hospital and she was indicated 3 different medications to control her blood pressure. At the time of the report, the event had resolved with sequelae. Underlying high blood pressure could be a confounder for the case. The benefit-risk relationship of mRNA-1273 is not affected by this report.; Sender's Comments: This is a Spontaneous case reported by a consumer, concerning a 51-year-old female patient, with relevant current condition of high blood pressure in treatment with diuretic, who experienced the unexpected and serious (due to hospitalization) event of Blood pressure increased, which occurred 9 days after the second dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine. As reported, patient felt very dizzy and decided to check her blood pressure, which was of 175/110. She was admitted into the emergency room for overnight observance and was given magnesium and potassium to bring the blood pressure down, but they did not work. Her medications were changed at the hospital and she was indicated 3 different medications to control her blood pressure. At the time of the report, the event had resolved with sequelae. Underlying high blood pressure could be a confounder for the case. The benefit-risk relationship of mRNA-1273 is not affected by this report.