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What Is The Medication For High Blood Pressure?

I have just started taking ramipril and i would like to know how much 2.5 mg of ramipril will change my blood pressure i did have a very hig reading of 260/130 and now have a reading of 145/90 is this due to the tablet? i have only taken the pills for 3 days
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Hi,

Usually for lowering blood pressure of 260/130 2.5 mg ramipril is not enough.
But it is quite individual. If you reach 145/90 with 2.5 mg, it is a very good result.

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,
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What Is The Medication For High Blood Pressure?

Hi, Usually for lowering blood pressure of 260/130 2.5 mg ramipril is not enough. But it is quite individual. If you reach 145/90 with 2.5 mg, it is a very good result. Wishing you good health In case of further questions don t hesitate to ask Regards,