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Taking drugs for hypertension

Does Blood Pressure Medication have to be taken forever?

Ahmed (by SMS)

 

Blood pressure medications are usually taken for life. However, some people can stop taking them by addressing those underlying causes of high blood pressure (hypertension) that can be changed, such as carrying excess body weight, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, eating salty foods, and having a high-stress life

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Dr. Wale Okediran

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