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What's the risk of getting rhabdomyolysis from angiotensin receptor blockers taken for hypertension and how frequently should you get blood tests for this?

Q: what's the risk of getting rhabdomyolysis from angiotensin receptor blockers taken for hypertension and how frequently should you get blood tests for this?

: Extremely low risk. No blood test should be done if there are no symptoms.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Extremely low risk. No blood test should be done if there are no symptoms.

Answered 1/1/2023

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A member asked:

What's the risk of getting rhabdomyolysis from angiotensin receptor blockers taken for hypertension and how frequently should you get blood tests for this?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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