What to do if valsartan is not effective in lowering blood pressure

Valsartan poor antihypertensive effect may be associated with bad habits, poor compliance, blood pressure is too high, the presence of secondary hypertension and other reasons, it is recommended that timely hospital for consultation. 1. Bad life habits: during the period of taking medication, there is no change in bad dietary habits, such as loving foods that are greasy, salty and fried. Easily agitated, lack of physical exercise. All of them are not conducive to the smooth control of blood pressure. 2. Poor compliance: not in accordance with the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of medication, unauthorized increase in drug dosage or intermittent taking, so that blood pressure is prone to fluctuations, resulting in poor antihypertensive effect. 3. Blood pressure is too high: the effect of single drug treatment is poor, and valsartan antihypertensive effect is relatively slow, it takes 2~3 weeks to achieve the maximum antihypertensive effect, can be combined with nifedipine extended-release tablets, levamlodipine benzenesulfonate and other drugs to reduce blood pressure treatment. It is recommended to adjust the drugs under the guidance of the doctor. 4. Secondary hypertension: if there is primary aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma and other diseases, there will be high blood pressure, and the effect of drug treatment is poor. Valsartan poor antihypertensive effect is recommended to timely hospital for consultation, clear reasons, so as to adjust the treatment program.