A member asked:

Are lab tests really necessarry when taking blood pressure medication? why?

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YES: Certain medications can cause a loss of potassium and this needs to be monitored. Certain meds like ace/arb can effect the kidney and kidney function needs to be monitored.

Answered 9/29/2016

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