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A 57-year-old female asked:
I am currently taking 80 mg of telemarsartan for high blood pressure, and it hasn't seem to reduce my pressure and my doc added a beta blocker motropol. should i be taking two meds for blood pressure? having tingling and head fluttery side effect?
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Dr. Angelica Balingitanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Blood pressure: It is common to take multiple medications to control blood pressure. Studies show that the average number of medications needed is more than 3. (It's actually 3.5; that is a calculation). It can take 3 weeks to get used to new or combination of meds. If side effects are intolerable or interfere with daily activities, ask your physician for substitute.
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