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  • 01/04/2021

What is the most popular medication for high blood pressure?

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There is nothing as such. Choosing an antihypertensive depends on lot of factors like cardiovascular risk profile of pt, coexisting disorders, tolerability etc

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Consult a Cardiologist

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