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Q: are there any diet pills safe for high blood pressure

I have high blood pressure that is not controlled.I take diovan160 mg/hctz 35.I am 35 years old.Can someone give me some advice on what to do? I take it twice a day.

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Lisa Nelson, Health Pro
1/29/10 2:18pm

Hi Tee,

 

I recommend you look into the DASH diet.  It is a very effective method to lower blood pressure and will promote weight loss.


I do not recommend diet pills - whether you have high blood pressure or not.

 

Many weight loss supplements contain "undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients", frequently in levels exceeding FDA recommendations. These ingredients include drugs not approved in the U.S. These substances impact blood pressure and anti-seizure medications, diuretics, along with drugs linked to suicide, depression, and cancer.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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By tee— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 01/28/10