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Taking Olmesarten For Hypertension And Simavastatin For High Cholesterol. Blood Pressure Has Increased. What Should I Do?

I take Olmesarten for hypertension and Simavastatin for High Cholesterol . Since taking the Statin my blood pressure has gone up . What should I do?
Wed, 27 Jun 2012
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well, statins usually do not lead to worsening of blood pressure control....hence it is better if you reconsult your primary physician and find out any cause for the same.
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Taking Olmesarten For Hypertension And Simavastatin For High Cholesterol. Blood Pressure Has Increased. What Should I Do?

hi welcome to HCM well, statins usually do not lead to worsening of blood pressure control....hence it is better if you reconsult your primary physician and find out any cause for the same.