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Dr. changed my bp meds from maicardis 80mg to benicar (olmesartan) 40mg. not feeling good on the benicar (olmesartan) for 5days.

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Keep a diary of BP: It may be due to either uncontrolled HTN or hypotension. Please a diary of your BP and follow up with your pcp.

Answered 6/10/2014

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