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Should I Continue Diovan 80 Mg If My BP Is Reduced Substantially?
I used to take Diovan 80 MG for hypertnsion. Recently I had to undergo angioplasty and my bp reduced substantilly, sometimes falling to 110/80 or 100/70
Should I continue Diovan? One doctor suggested that Diovan is not for hypertention but to stabilize heart. Pls enlighten me.
Should I continue Diovan? One doctor suggested that Diovan is not for hypertention but to stabilize heart. Pls enlighten me.
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Hi,
Diovan is a medication that regulates blood pressure and also has a beneficial effects on heart. It is possible that your doctor prescribed Diovan not only for regulating blood pressure but also for those effects. Blood pressure 110/70 is good, but if you have tendency for a lower blood pressure, then Diovan dosage should be revised. You should talk to your doctor about the possibility to decrease the dosage, the smallest dose for Diovan is 40 mg.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Diovan is a medication that regulates blood pressure and also has a beneficial effects on heart. It is possible that your doctor prescribed Diovan not only for regulating blood pressure but also for those effects. Blood pressure 110/70 is good, but if you have tendency for a lower blood pressure, then Diovan dosage should be revised. You should talk to your doctor about the possibility to decrease the dosage, the smallest dose for Diovan is 40 mg.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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