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I take top strength ramipril and amlodipine and still got average no of say 138/86?

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Dr. Eduardo Haddad answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Salt intake?: Usually sodium retention is the main reason for sub optimal response to two good anti hypertensive medications. You can either reduce sodium on your diet or ask your physician for a diuretic to be added on.

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Answered 6/25/2017

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