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What is good medicine for high blood tension?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: There are many good options for whatever age. The right medicine is determined by what is causing the high blood pressure, how high it is, other meds you are taking, and insurance coverage, and other factors.

Answered 10/12/2012

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