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I'm 25 years old i'm taking amlodipine 10mg for almost a week but i still have hbp. is this normal? why this pill takes so long to lower my bp?

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Dr. PETER MAGNUSSON answered

A little longer: Optimal BP results generally take a week or two after changing or initiating therapy. Give it a little more time, then contact your physician if BP remains unacceptable.

Answered 6/11/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 25 years old i'm taking amlodipine 10mg for almost a week but i still have hbp. is this normal? why this pill takes so long to lower my bp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. PETER MAGNUSSON answered

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