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How Can Elevated Blood Pressure Be Treated?
I was on Olmesartan Medoxomil 40 mg and Hctz 25 mg. After 2 years BP was creeping up to 140 s / 122-130. Cardiologist put me on Valsartan 320mg alone once daily. Started sat pm. Sunday was 132/83. This morning was 151/92. This evening is 187/101. Dr said would take a week or so to build up a supply in body. I am concerned that BP is so high. Your website said anything over 180 systolic ic an emergency situation. Can I double up on the prescription tonight? Should I seek emergency help?
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If you are asymptomatic then nothing should be done your dr is right that should take some time to get steady concentration in body and you should wait.
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If you are asymptomatic then nothing should be done your dr is right that should take some time to get steady concentration in body and you should wait.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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