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Q: 5-htp With Hbp

asked by: nate737 on October 21st, 2007

New User

Hi everyone. I am currently taking Benicar HCT and would like to take 5-htp to help with anxiety. I have read both sides: dont take if you have hbp and 5-htp can help lower bp. Anyone take 5-htp with hbp or know anyone that does?

Replies(3)

MandMs

replied on October 22nd, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Do you find Benicar helpful?
For how long you are taking it?
What's your highest high blood pressure rates?

nate737

replied on October 22nd, 2007

New User

I have been taking it for about 2 weeks now and it has helped a little. When I went to the doctor for it my bp was about 155/106. The average I get now is about 148/100. I thought it would have gone down more by now. I am on the weakest dose which is 20/12.5 mg. I will give it a little longer and if I do not get better results I think I might try something else.

sedum

replied on October 25th, 2007

New User

That sounds reasonable. Let us know what you decide to do...

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