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Can I Take 'amlodipine' For High Blood Pressure?

hi. previously i used amlopipine/valsartan 5mg/160 mg from EXFORCE (novartis). will there be any advantages/disadvantages or complications from changing to amlodipine 10 mg (from eurodrug) ?


49 years, male, 1.75m , 78 kg. Asian. Current blood pressure: 135 / 80
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi,

Your previous medication contains two medications, Amlodipin 5 mg and Valsartan 160 mg, if you switch it to only Amlodipin 10 mg, it may not be enough to control your blood pressure.

Take care

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Can I Take 'amlodipine' For High Blood Pressure?

Hi, Your previous medication contains two medications, Amlodipin 5 mg and Valsartan 160 mg, if you switch it to only Amlodipin 10 mg, it may not be enough to control your blood pressure. Take care Come back if you have any further questions