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What Causes BP Fluctuation Between 160/118 And 112/73 When On Benicar?

recently have had a change in my blood pressure. It has been controlled w/ Benicar 40mg 1x day for several years in the past 2 weeks it has been going up to 160/118 as low as 112/73 my hr is running 105-126 and I feel awful. I started taking the Benicar 2x a day on Saturday when it was at its highest to date. I getting very worried now
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

A second or even a third drug is often necessary
New causes and complications – especially - Renal function and electrolytes need to be tested
See an Internist / get yourself examined / investigation may be necessary...

Take care     
Wishing all well
God bless
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What Causes BP Fluctuation Between 160/118 And 112/73 When On Benicar?

Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic A second or even a third drug is often necessary New causes and complications – especially - Renal function and electrolytes need to be tested See an Internist / get yourself examined / investigation may be necessary... Take care Wishing all well God bless