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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While On Diovan?
I HAVE BEEN ON DIOVAN FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS. OVER THE PAST YEAR MY BLOOD PRESSUE HAS SLOWLY ELEVATED FROM 136/78 TO155/88. I AM 73 YEARS OLD AND SOMEWHAT OVER WEIGHT BUT MY WEIGHT HAS REMAINED RELATIVELY CONSTANT FOR THE LAST 3 TO 4 YEARS. HOW CONCERNING IS MY SITUATION?
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Arterial hypertension is a chronic disease and generally tends to get worse over years. Diovan (Valsartan ) is a very good treatment for hypertension,if you were my patient I would recommend you to try increasing the dosage.
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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While On Diovan?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Arterial hypertension is a chronic disease and generally tends to get worse over years. Diovan (Valsartan ) is a very good treatment for hypertension,if you were my patient I would recommend you to try increasing the dosage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.