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Which is better for hypertension -- termisartan(micardes) or irbesartan(approvel)?

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Dr. Liviu Klein answered

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Equal: Both are angiotensin receptor blockers and decreased the blood pressure in a similar fashion compared to a sugar pill in clinical trials. Either one should do a similar job.

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Answered 12/8/2015

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A member asked:

Which is better for hypertension -- termisartan(micardes) or irbesartan(approvel)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liviu Klein answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

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