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  • 50 Years
  • 31/03/2021

What is the most popular medication for high blood pressure?

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Suggesting an antihypertensive depends on a lot of factors like age,assosiated comorbidities, drug tolerance etc

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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