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My mom takes amlodipine 10/40. her latest bp was 139/65 . i take 1 hawthorne capsule(500mg) and brings systolic down nicely. would this help her?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Wouldn't hurt: Wouldn't Help!!!!! The effect of "Hawthorne" Berries has really not been proven with scientifically based medical studies! Hope this helps Dr Z

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Answered 11/22/2014

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A member asked:

My mom takes amlodipine 10/40. her latest bp was 139/65 . i take 1 hawthorne capsule(500mg) and brings systolic down nicely. would this help her?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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