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I am 45 and have been experiencing occasions of warm, flushed skin on my face, neck, and chest. i am on diovan (valsartan) hct. could this be blood pressure related or premenopausal issues? thanks for your time!

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: It could be either. Check your blood pressure during one of these episodes and see if it is elevated.

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Answered 7/8/2013

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A member asked:

I am 45 and have been experiencing occasions of warm, flushed skin on my face, neck, and chest. i am on diovan (valsartan) hct. could this be blood pressure related or premenopausal issues? thanks for your time!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Dr Koch agreed

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