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Which is the best treatment for hbp: exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) or diltiazem and lisinopril?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Everyone is diffrent: . The key is to get your patient to goal. If you can get the blood pressure to 130/80 or less with either program then it really doesnt matter. In my experience Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) performs better but you have to taylor the meds to the pt.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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