A 38-year-old female asked:
Is it a requirement to have blood work, liver and kidney function testing and other tests to determine taking blood pressure medication?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Adults are routinely given such tests with annual exams, whether meds are used or not. Since loss of kidney function is one side effect of high blood pressure testing would be routine if on these meds.
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Answered Dec 04, 2022
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Not a requirement, however always a good idea as having a reference point when evaluating later on. Building trust in your doc will definitely help in the process.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Dec 05, 2022
Last updated Dec 16, 2022
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