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  • Male
  • 57 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm a 57-year-old man and I've just been diagnosed with high blood pressure. My doctor has prescribed telmisartan 40mg once daily. I'm wondering how long it might take for my blood pressure to get back to normal levels. Should I be concerned if there aren't any immediate changes?

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It will take atleast 3-6 weeks .

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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