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How Long Do Losartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Take To Show Effect?

I am currently taking Losartan two 25 mg and my Doctor just added Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg. How long will it take before I see my pressure go to a level that is safe? right now my BP is 148/105 when I left the Dr office it was 135/88 but it seem to keep rising.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hi, i dont think there is need to take both this drug.
Only losartan or hydrochlorthiazed has to be taken.
Treatment started with one drug in your case.Effect will start appearing as soon as you take drug.
Take law salt diet.
Take green vegetables.
Pottasium containg low salt available in bazar,that can be used in diet.
Take more water.
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How Long Do Losartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Take To Show Effect?

Hi, i dont think there is need to take both this drug. Only losartan or hydrochlorthiazed has to be taken. Treatment started with one drug in your case.Effect will start appearing as soon as you take drug. Take law salt diet. Take green vegetables. Pottasium containg low salt available in bazar,that can be used in diet. Take more water.