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Are high blood pressure pills effective?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Very much so. Remember however, that you can "help" any medication by not smoking, following a low sodium diet, exercising and loosing weight.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2016

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