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I have high blood pressure . it seems to me that my existing prescribed medication may not be doing its job. do you recommend a different med?

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Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Possibly: It is very common to need more than one medication to control blood pressure. Your dose may need to be increased and or another medication may be necessary. See your doctor.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 8/29/2012

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Dr. Gregory Seagraves answered

High blood pressure: I recommend that you speak with your physician. Different hypertensive meds work in different ways.

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Answered 2/19/2013

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A member asked:

I have high blood pressure . it seems to me that my existing prescribed medication may not be doing its job. do you recommend a different med?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Dr Rao agreed

Dr. Gregory Seagraves answered

Dr Rao agreed

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