Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word "hyperten...
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saw the Dr yesterday....I was first diagnosed a few months ago and was put on Atenolol...now she has added Diovan...not the hct one...just straight Diovan without the diuretic in it...hopefully taking both meds will get my b/p down...it was 160/90 when I saw her...she took it twice..I also got a home b/p kit...so I can monitor my b/p on my own....do the 2 meds really work together ??...is anyone else taking this combo ?...I am totally frustrated that I can't seem to get my b/p down...
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Sometimes it takes a while to find the right combination to get your BP in check. Keep monitoring and hang in there. Sorry that I can't help you with these two meds, I'm on two other meds, but good luck. 
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I was removed from atenalol because of contracting diabetes type 2 - which atenalol has been shown to be a cause of - worth checking on this with your doctor...
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I know how you feel, it is frustrating. I went through this two years ago, my Bp was very high. It took the Drs about 3 months and several combinations of meds before they got it right. Continue to monitor your Bp, eat healthy and take your meds. Your BP will stabilize, also exercise that helps. I know it is scarey, but you will be able to control it. I take two different meds for mine and my bp runs 114/63 now, which they say is in a good range. Good luck to you.
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thank you so much both of you - I should monitor my bp shouldnt I...I have lost my bp monitor which is NOT good! and exercise - yes - but why is this good physiologically - I am quite sure I am asking a stoopid question here...:(
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OH! this was not to me but the other person taking two combination meds *laughing*.......but useful all the same...*S*
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I am on toprol 100mg, and DiovanHct 160/???. Somedays it is just fine, and others it isn't. Like today, it has been 161/95, but if I go to the Dr. he will just up my meds, or something worse. on the days I go see him it is alright though. Mine does a lot of going up and down.
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Dr added a diuretic....so make that 3 meds now....when does it end ?
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Hi Goof. I have a brother that takes 4 or 5 to keep his under control. It takes a while to get the right one that works best for you. I know that is probably confusing and frustrating for you but hang in there. They will find the right combo for you.
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just want to say hello and if anyone taking diovan...
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