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I Have Hypertension Stage2, I Take 10mg Of Amlodipine. What

Posted on Thu, 18 Oct 2018

Question: I have hypertension stage2, I take 10mg of Amlodipine. what can I do to controle my blood presure?

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (10 minutes later)

Can I take Exforge 5/160 once daily?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult your physician before starting new medicines.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
If your blood pressure is not controlled with amlodipine, you have to take additional add-on antihypertensives.
You can add drugs like telmisartan or hydrochlorothiazide after consulting your physician.
Exforge is a brand name of an amlodipine-Valsartan combination. It is a good choice and you can switch to Exforge after discussing with your physician.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks

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