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Hi i need better help managing my blood pressure my gp has put me on prexium 10 for an extended period of time. my blood pressure is till 170/110.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen again : Within a week. A check for pheochromocytoma, renal artery stenosis and so forth may be in order.

Answered 5/30/2018

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A member asked:

Hi i need better help managing my blood pressure my gp has put me on prexium 10 for an extended period of time. my blood pressure is till 170/110.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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