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I am taking exforge hct (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan) 10mg/160mg/12.5mg bp tablet ;now my bp is ok 120/83; can i stop my tablet because dr. told me one month i finished only 1 week?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Don't stop Meds: U should realize that it is the medications that keeping the BP under control.Discus with your md.

Answered 6/10/2014

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