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What Is The Alternative From Taking Blood Pressure Tablets?
My bp is around 140/70 but I take 150mg of irbesartan and a water tablet. I exercise regularly but don t ant to be on blood pressure tabs. I think the reason was work street. I am retired now and have been on tablets for over ten years. Would coQ10 be better?
Wed, 7 May 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
You have not mentioned your age, but if you are retired you must be 60 + of age.
BP of 140/70 if off medication, only requires Salt Restricted diet and daily exercise according to latest guidelines.
But if this BP is on Irbesartan, the you don't have a choice.
Just exercise regularly
Get Lipid Profile, kidney function test
This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me =
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
You have not mentioned your age, but if you are retired you must be 60 + of age.
BP of 140/70 if off medication, only requires Salt Restricted diet and daily exercise according to latest guidelines.
But if this BP is on Irbesartan, the you don't have a choice.
Just exercise regularly
Get Lipid Profile, kidney function test
This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me =
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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