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A member asked:
When i first started morning valsartan 80mg i took it for a month and it didn't lower my baseline bp (130/80), until i started taking it at bedtime (lowered to 110/70). back then i didn't know i had sleep apnea. can you explain why it didn't work?
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It's not uncommon that it takes 2-4 weeks before valsartan or any angiotensin receptor blockade (ARB) drug to have maximal effect. Valsartan half life is 8 hours so blood pressure may vary a lot when you take this drug initially. Taking a single anti-hypertensive drug in the morning or at bedtime is still a matter of controversy and it has been discussed a lot among specialists in hypertension.
Answered 9/18/2022
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I wake up seeing stars in my eyes or weird black or red dots. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist said eyes are ok after examination and blames it on untreated obstructive sleep apnea. Also taking 40mg Valsartan. BP at rest 110/70. Should I get more tests?
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