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Q: I am taking Diovan 320 but I still get high blood pressure at various times, particularly in the morning or late in the afternoon. My doctor wanted to add a diuretic but I didn’t fill the prescription bacause they cause a loss of sodium...
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Q: I am an otherwise robust and healthy 58 year old woman (6 ft tall, 160 lbs, excellent blood cholesterol) taking carvedilol, 6.25 mg 2x/day for high blood pressure. I know the hbp is directly linked to the stress of my job, but the...
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Q: I have been taking hyydrochlorothiazide 25 mg. for years. About a month and half ago I tripped over the cords of Dave’s (my husband) CPAP machine and really came down hard. I had an old prescription for ibuprofel 600 mg, and started taking it...
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Q: I am a 33 year old male taking 10MG of lisinopril for HBP. I maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. My HBP is most likely a result of stress/anxiety. If i have my blood pressure under control with medication, diet, exercise and...
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Q: Does a person absorb enough of the salt in a nasal saline wash to raise blood pressure?
A: Nasal saline washes are made to have the same salt concentration as the body. This means you can wash the inside of your nose with the solution...
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Q: I very strongly believe that I am heavily over-medicated. I am on Adalat90mg (Nifedipine), Metoprolol100mg, Atacand 32mg (Candesartan), Ezetrol 10mg and Aspirin 1-a-day. At 220lbs, 5’11”,and bp averaging 160/85, with no noticeable side effects, I am very worried and I strongly believe that I...
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Q: What happens when you go off Diovan blood pressure med. cold turkey?
A: Unlike some blood pressure medicines, stopping Diovan (valsartan) abruptly will not cause a sudden increase in blood pressure. Rebound high blood pressure is not a problem with this drug. Keep in mind,...
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Q: I have been on a few BP meds for many years (acebutolol-400×2), (lisinopril-20×2), (Hydrochlorthiazide-25), (amlodipine besylate-10)… my readings are now typically running 125-135/62-72 p51-59 (my sugars are also normal with 4.5 before dinner)…. My question is can I start thinking about a reduction in...
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Q: I have been taking drugs for high BP and cholesterol for years. Among others, I take atenolol and amlodipine daily. I feel that the calcium channel blocker is responsible for the edema of my lower legs and feet, and now, increasingly, my pain in...
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Q: I have recently observed that I have bad breath. Could this be due to the blood pressure medication I am taking? My GP advised I double the dose of the prescription. I take amlodipine 10 mg per day.
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