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Should I Take 'metoprolol' For Controlling High Blood Pressure?
i had consistent two readings of 170/110 last month. this was for the first time in my 45 yrs. my parents are high BP patients. all my tests of Cholesterol, lipid profile, ECG and TMT were within normal limits. i have been prescribed Ramipril 5 mg and metropolol 50 mg once a day. is it ok? any side effects of medicines? Is rock salt safe for high BP patients?
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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yes both ramipril and metoprolol are safe hypertension
No rock salt is not good for hypertensives
i suggest you exercise also
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Thanks for writing in Health care magic
I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
yes both ramipril and metoprolol are safe hypertension
No rock salt is not good for hypertensives
i suggest you exercise also
Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion. Thank you.
Wishing you good health
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