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My mother got high bp.doctor gave a pill to be taken everyday but now her bp is below normal most of the time.so should she stop taking pill now?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Hypertension: She should be followed up by doctor. Usually hypertension. Treatment is lifelong.

Answered 5/6/2013

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A member asked:

My mother got high bp.doctor gave a pill to be taken everyday but now her bp is below normal most of the time.so should she stop taking pill now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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