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Q: I have been on Lerbex XL 4 mg 1 twice a day, Amlodipoine 10mg 1 once a day and Ramipril 10 mg once a day since July 2010. I’m still taking them and my BP is still 215/ 110!! They are not working yet...
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Q: I have been taking Enalapril 20 and Hydrochlorothiaside and Synthroid 88 for the last year. I received a notice from my Pharmacy that it may increase the risk of acute renal dysfunction in female patients over 61 years of age. I will contact my...
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Q: What are some lifestyle changes that lower pressure?
A: Having a regular exercise program, eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, and maintaining a normal weight are key parts of a healthy life style. They will help keep blood pressure in control. Sometimes...
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Q: I have high systolic blood pressure, and want to relax my heart at night. Which is best: head up, feet up, hammock position, flat or inverted hammock position?
A: The best position for you is the one that makes you most comfortable and affords you...
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Q: Can being in a cold room and taking your blood pressure result in a noticeable increase compared with a warmer room? I am thinking of the peripheral vasoconstriction vs vasodilation effect
A: Blood vessels constrict in response to cold to help maintain body heat. This...
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Q: I have had high blood pressure for 40 years,nothing seems to help. I take Diovan 320mg 1@day,Labetalol 200mg 2@day, amlodipine 5mg 1@day, Tekturna 300mg1@day, Inspra 50mg 1@day and Lasix 20mg 1@day. I use Resperate every day. Every morning my pressure averages 200/85, this morning...
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Q: What causes high blood pressure in pregnancy? What are the precautions to be taken when one gets pregnant to avoid high blood pressure?
A: The exact cause of pregnancy induced high blood pressure is not known. Good prenatal care is the best protection. It leads...
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Q: My blood pressure is usually in the pre-hypertensive range (130/70) but for a couple of hours after a 20 mile bike ride it goes down to about 100/60. What does that mean? Also, right after weight training my heart rate is 160 but within...
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Q: Before I had my stroke my blood pressure was around 110/76. It is now around 138/76. Why did it change? Is there anything I can do to get it down?
A: Your stroke caused damage to your body. Your higher pressure is likely due to...
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Q: I’m taking medicine (20mg) for high blood pressure but it still remains very high! The readings are always between 140/90 139/80. I started about 3 months ago and it never changed. Is there a problem with the medicine?
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