more drug combos for uncomplicated hypertension
See the FDA's April 2012 safety notice concerning the use of Aliskiren (Tekturna) with ACEIs or ARBs
At least 75% of patients need 2 or more drugs to reach BP goals.
Combining two SYNERGISTIC drugs lowers blood pressure about FIVE times more than doubling the dose of one drug.
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