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Waking up 2 am lately bp ranges145/110 to 174/96.on diltia90mg2x daily and metoprol25mg er1x eat right weight fine no salt?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Not controlled: Based on these readings your BP is not controlled. May need additional medication(s). Weight loss and low salt diet may help.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Waking up 2 am lately bp ranges145/110 to 174/96.on diltia90mg2x daily and metoprol25mg er1x eat right weight fine no salt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

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