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How long should it take for a diuretic to lower blood pressure?

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Dr. Liviu Klein answered

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Few days: It usually takes several days to see a consistent effect on your blood pressure. Most diuretics lower the blood pressure by 6-10 mmhg.

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Answered 11/20/2014

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Good evening doctors. Blood pressure question. I take 100 mg of Metoprolol ER taken in am and 100 mg Losartan daily taken in pm. My BP was 180/80. A new Dr wants to change Losartan to Losartan Plus diuretic. How would I know if this change is good?

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I take Losartan HCTZ 100mg daily and Metoprolol ER 100mg daily. How would I know if I should add a diuretic to the Metoprolol ER..at times my blood pressure can be around 150/80?

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Good morning doctors. I take Losartan HCTZ 100mg and Metoprolol ER 100mg. Would it be better (or not better) for my blood pressure control to have both medications with a diuretic/water pill?

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