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Chronic Insomnia, Had High BP, Advised To Change The BP Pill. Will This Help ?
DR how are You and what you doing up this late, I miss you and My husband use to see you, I had to leave you because my Insurance change, OMG It's good to hear from you. I can't sleep I know that's why my pressure is high, instead of trying a different type on BP Pill this doctor wants to change me from 160/25 Hct Diovan to 320 that pill makes my heart beat toooooo fast and hurt. I only sleep or less hours a day, I keep telling him I don't rest, I have chronic Insomnia I don't need higher dose I need sleep, Whenever I get plenty of rest I don't have high BP. I will like to vist you again, you were my good doctor, do you take cignia Insurance call me AAAAAAA 0000000 or call my husband AAAAAAA we really miss you Doctor Grief I am woke now , looking for a new Doctor like you.
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
DIOVAN H , ingredients are valsartan 160+hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg.
This is most potent anti hypertensive as well diuretics .
As you stated that , you can't sleep & doctor want to increase the dose of drug.
You have not mentioned the value of blood pressure ?
Blood pressure is under control or not under control , please mention.
As far as concerned about sleep , you will have to consult a psychiatrist and get his opinion and treatment .
Self medication for sleep is very dangerous, don't get it.
Good luck,
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
DIOVAN H , ingredients are valsartan 160+hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg.
This is most potent anti hypertensive as well diuretics .
As you stated that , you can't sleep & doctor want to increase the dose of drug.
You have not mentioned the value of blood pressure ?
Blood pressure is under control or not under control , please mention.
As far as concerned about sleep , you will have to consult a psychiatrist and get his opinion and treatment .
Self medication for sleep is very dangerous, don't get it.
Good luck,
Dr. HET
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