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Home bp on valsartan 40mg around 116/73, discontinued 80mg because of nausea, fatigue, worsened anxiety. cardiologist says bp not well controlled because it spiked to 180/90 in his office, wants to change bp med. recent dx sleep apnea. i need advice?
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Follow MD's advice and check your BP at home periodically and get treated for sleep apnea. You should be OK
Answered 9/9/2022
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