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How Effective Is Olmesartan In Treating Hypertension?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2015
Question: I am suffering from hypertension, 140/100. the diastolic does not come down. now doctor has recommended olmesartan medoxomil (olmezest-40). eralier i was taking stamlo-5. pls advice.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
olmezest is better drug to control diastolic blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I appreciate your concern
Omlesarton 40 is a better tolerated drug and it has less side effects
Here I would like further information to guide you better
Since how long you are taking stamlo?
Have you noticed any side effects with stamlo like swelling in legs or any other?
Your weight and built
history of any other metabolic disease like diabetes or high cholesterol?

Please upload me all the reports you have with you like ECG and blood reports.

Diastolic blood pressure is on higher side and Omlesarton is better medicine to control diastolic blood pressure

Please follow these guidelines
Salt restricted or low salt and low fat diet
Lots of fruits and booked vegetables
Aerobics and yoga regularly

Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately
Wish you good health.
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How Effective Is Olmesartan In Treating Hypertension?

Brief Answer: olmezest is better drug to control diastolic blood pressure Detailed Answer: Hello I appreciate your concern Omlesarton 40 is a better tolerated drug and it has less side effects Here I would like further information to guide you better Since how long you are taking stamlo? Have you noticed any side effects with stamlo like swelling in legs or any other? Your weight and built history of any other metabolic disease like diabetes or high cholesterol? Please upload me all the reports you have with you like ECG and blood reports. Diastolic blood pressure is on higher side and Omlesarton is better medicine to control diastolic blood pressure Please follow these guidelines Salt restricted or low salt and low fat diet Lots of fruits and booked vegetables Aerobics and yoga regularly Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately Wish you good health.