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How To Cure Hypertension Effectively?
My husband has a left bundle branch block with a pulse rate of 55-60 much of the time. Treating his hypertension has been a challenge as beta blockers slowed his pulse to the point he fainted. Was on Diovan HCT, now too expensive and is on Benicar HCT, also expensive. Has only been on Benicar 2 weeks, BP is about 140/76. Do you have any suggestions we could discuss with his doctor. We really need to find something that works that doesn't cost so much. Thanks
Mon, 29 May 2017
Hello,
He can have tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day which can be increased to 10 mg if needed. It's very cheap and cheaper than benicar.
Also, he should have healthy lifestyle like low fat, oily and low salt diet. Regular exercises will help. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
He can have tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day which can be increased to 10 mg if needed. It's very cheap and cheaper than benicar.
Also, he should have healthy lifestyle like low fat, oily and low salt diet. Regular exercises will help. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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