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Can a combination of Amlodipine and Valsartan cause a drop in blood pressure in a hypertensive patient?

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Hi doctor:

I have been prescribed a combination of Amlodipine 5 mg and Valsartan 80 mg after being diagnosed with high blood pressure. If I take the medicine continuously, my blood pressure can drop to 56/100 mmHg or something similar, and if I stop, it can rise to 90/150 mmHg? I want to know how to use the medication so that the blood pressure does not drop that much?

Answered by Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

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Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

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Hi,

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Thank you for your query,

As long as your blood pressure without any medication is below 160/100 mmHg that means your blood pressure could be controlled with monotherapy. So I recommend you that take only Valsartan 80 mg once daily before breakfast. Then monitor the blood pressure twice daily for one week.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 26, 2023
Reviewed At May 21, 2026

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MBBCh

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

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Education:

MBBCh

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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