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My resting bp with valsartan 40mg is around 108/63 however in hot weather it drops to 98/58... is that normal or should i adjust the dose? i'm already on the minimum dose. also on cpap?
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Your blood pressure readings are fairly low. I would consider lowering your dose to 20 mg daily. The 40 mg tablet is scored, so you can cut it in half to get the 20 mg dose. Be sure to monitor your BP and check with your PCP about this issue.
Answered 7/8/2023
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