Diovan - Hypertension

stlsiuc · October 5th, 2009, 15:44

Doc,

I have taken Diovan for approximately a year for hypertension. I initially went in because I was concerned over a supermarket blood pressure test, and my family has a history of high blood pressure. I am in good health otherwise and the reason the Dr. prescribed Diovan and didn't have me try making anylifestyle changes was because there weren't any lifestyle changes he could see me making that would improve my bp. I am applying to be an ATC and was wondering if low dosages of Diovan would affect the process in anyway?

Thanks bunches!

My Flight Surgeon · October 5th, 2009, 17:07

I believe any medication for blood pressure is DQ on the initial ATC medical.

October 5th, 2009, 15:44	#1
stlsiuc Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Peoria Posts: 22	Diovan - Hypertension Doc, I have taken Diovan for approximately a year for hypertension. I initially went in because I was concerned over a supermarket blood pressure test, and my family has a history of high blood pressure. I am in good health otherwise and the reason the Dr. prescribed Diovan and didn't have me try making anylifestyle changes was because there weren't any lifestyle changes he could see me making that would improve my bp. I am applying to be an ATC and was wondering if low dosages of Diovan would affect the process in anyway? Thanks bunches! __________________ July 09 - Applied PUBNAT8 August 09 - Authorized To Take ATSAT November 3 - Took ATSAT in St. Charles, IL November 13 - ATSAT Score 95.7

October 5th, 2009, 17:07	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,420	Re: Diovan - Hypertension I believe any medication for blood pressure is DQ on the initial ATC medical. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

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