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What happens if you took your blood pressure pill?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Lower blood pressure: Taking your blood pressure pill as directed should lower your BP. Your prescribing doctor should explain how high was/is your BP and risks, benefits & alternatives to your specific BP pill, including potential side effects. We don't like to see high BP (aka hypertension) for a long period of time as that increases risk for stroke, heart failure & chronic kidney disease. Monitor BP closely on pill

Answered 7/26/2014

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