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How long before diastolic pressure goes down with an extra dose of atenolol? i need to bring the diastolic pressure down acutelt

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Atenolol: Is not the best for diastolic pressure. Try amlodipine

Answered 5/26/2016

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