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How Can Blood Pressure Levels Be Kept Under Control?

Good Evening I am working with my Dr. on my High Blood pressure medication. I was taking 25mg of atenolol and half a valsartan 12.5mg and that seemed to keep my blood pressure at bay and level.. She wants me to stop atenolol and am now taking a whole tablet of valsartan. Blood pressure is up and down. After exercise lower but not as low as it was with the atenolol. I did see that that has many side effects and I am sure she is trying what she feels is best for me.. Am now taking half tablet in the morning and half at night. She did suggest taking in the evening. Do you have any suggestions. Try to walk 3 miles a day and am a 68 otherwise healthy woman who has successfully ditched two other blood pressure medications.. Thanks
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Atenolol can be used to control blood pressure but it large doses it may aggravate bronchial asthma, blood sugar levels and chesterol metabolism. It is better to use Ave inhibitors or sartons to control blood pressure because they are very effective to control blood pressure and keep heart healthy. In case if you're feeling cough or itching after taking above medication you may consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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How Can Blood Pressure Levels Be Kept Under Control?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Atenolol can be used to control blood pressure but it large doses it may aggravate bronchial asthma, blood sugar levels and chesterol metabolism. It is better to use Ave inhibitors or sartons to control blood pressure because they are very effective to control blood pressure and keep heart healthy. In case if you re feeling cough or itching after taking above medication you may consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.