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I'm on a trial going off bp med valsartan 40mg to see if cpap alone can keep my bp in normal range, i have mild sleep apnea. the only dilemma when i get sick i can't use the cpap for a week or so, is it possible to resume arb as needed?

Q: i'm on a trial going off bp med valsartan 40mg to see if cpap alone can keep my bp in normal range, i have mild sleep apnea. the only dilemma when i get sick i can't use the cpap for a week or so, is it possible to resume arb as needed?

: The best is to move to the DASH diet eating planning which lowers BP as much or more than single drugs. If this has not already been recommended get your Dr up to date.

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The best is to move to the DASH diet eating planning which lowers BP as much or more than single drugs. If this has not already been recommended get your Dr up to date.

Answered 1/1/2023

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A member asked:

I'm on a trial going off bp med valsartan 40mg to see if cpap alone can keep my bp in normal range, i have mild sleep apnea. the only dilemma when i get sick i can't use the cpap for a week or so, is it possible to resume arb as needed?

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