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I am a 75 year old male, and my doctor recently added a "water pill" to my other blood pressure meds. is this safe?
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Yes.: Adding a "water pill" is one of the cornerstones of blood pressure therapy. As long as it is monitored this is very safe and standard.
Answered 9/25/2012
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