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Is Valsartan Advisable While On Amlodipine For BP?
i currently take 7.5 m.g. of almodipine,daily my doctor has suggested a pill that is in the sartan family.i looked-up valsartan and almodopine is one of the ingredients. my blood pressure seems to be good with just the almoipine-- 120/70 to 120/78 what is the purpose of this combination pil
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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As far as your levels are concerned , you are doing well on Amlodipine.
But for Amlodipine induced fluid retention, Valsartan is added.
In that case , reduce dosage of Amlodipine.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my answer .
As far as your levels are concerned , you are doing well on Amlodipine.
But for Amlodipine induced fluid retention, Valsartan is added.
In that case , reduce dosage of Amlodipine.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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