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Started atenelol on 8/22 init on losartan but had palp from anxiety so on atenelol for pressure also. he said it ok to ck pressure once a week agree?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Yes: Checking your blood pressure once a week is fine. If you have anxiety about your blood pressure then limiting the checks to once a week is probably a good idea.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Started atenelol on 8/22 init on losartan but had palp from anxiety so on atenelol for pressure also. he said it ok to ck pressure once a week agree?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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