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How Long Does Diovan Take To Bring Down Blood Pressure?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Question: How long should it take to start lowering blood pressure after taking 160mg of diovan?
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Whithin 2 hours

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Diovan starts to lower blood pressure within 2 hours after taking, it's maximum effect starts after 4-6 hours.
When did you take it?
Do you have other blood pressure lowering medication at home?

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (6 hours later)
Took diovan at 6am. BP still 180/90. Have metropolol 25 mg tabs
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is need for extra medication

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
It is better to take extra diuretic or calcium channel blocker if you have it.
If not, I would advise you to refer to ER or call emergency.

Take care

Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan

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How Long Does Diovan Take To Bring Down Blood Pressure?

Brief Answer: Whithin 2 hours Detailed Answer: Dear Mrs, Diovan starts to lower blood pressure within 2 hours after taking, it's maximum effect starts after 4-6 hours. When did you take it? Do you have other blood pressure lowering medication at home? Regards,