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How Long Should Blood Pressure Medication Be Taken?
I am having BP 135 / 98 at an average without medicine. Till the time I am doing exercise its Ok otherwise I am having mild headache . Also I was an occasional smopker and when used to I smoke cigarette then headache use to worsens hence I have quit smoking since 05 months. My weight is 96 KGs with height 180 cm. Now again I felt headache a week back then I approache doctor who prescribed me Teleact -D 20 MG daily as my BP was 140 / 100. I conducted my all Blood test in which everything was normal but LDL cholestrol was 140. I conducted my sonography in which my liver, kidneys, bladder and rest test were all ok. My x-ray for cervical also was normal. However after taking medicine I got releif. I want to know that whether I have to take it for lifetime or not means whether I will be dependent on this medicine. And is there any side affect of this medicine
Hello, welcome to health care magic. Blood pressure medicines can be stopped after 2 to 5 year of strict control on advice of your doctor but usual practice is to continue these mmedications for long periods.
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How Long Should Blood Pressure Medication Be Taken?
Hello, welcome to health care magic. Blood pressure medicines can be stopped after 2 to 5 year of strict control on advice of your doctor but usual practice is to continue these mmedications for long periods.