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Should Atenolol Be Taken For Hypertension?
Hi, This is Manoj. I am having hypertension when i checked with the doctor yesterday. It showed 160/110 and next day in the evening the reading goes high to 180/110 and then day after tomorrow in the morning, it showed 160/100. Doctor prescribed me Atenolol 50 mg for 10 days and in the 8th day of this course, she will check my pressure again. Should I take blood pressure tablet? Will it be okay by dieting and exercise instead of taking medicine?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dear Manoj,
180/110 is quite high blood pressure and there is a need for a blood pressure medication besides diet and lifestyle changes.
I would advise you to take the medication meanwhile do lifestyle changes. After some time it may allow to reduce the dose of the medication.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
180/110 is quite high blood pressure and there is a need for a blood pressure medication besides diet and lifestyle changes.
I would advise you to take the medication meanwhile do lifestyle changes. After some time it may allow to reduce the dose of the medication.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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