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Q: How long does it take for Metoprolol to get out of your system?
A: Most of the drug Metoprolol is eliminated by the body within 72 hours. However, because of the way it works, the effects of the drug can last up to a month...
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Q: I have been exercising and watching my diet and have lost 16 lbs. I take blood pressure meds, but have been having frequent bouts of light headedness and low blood pressure readings (87/54) Should I stop the meds all together?
A: You need to talk...
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Q: We were recently informed at the local hospital that it’s the diastolic measure that indicates hypertension, not so much the systolic. I have never heard this before. Is this true?
A: This is no longer felt to be true. At one time doctors just looked...
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Q: I was taking Lisinipril in 2009. In November of that year I began having seizures and blackouts, some occurring while driving and others just sitting. After a MRI on my brain and multiple other tests the doctors could not find anything wrong. So I...
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Q: What are the dangers, if any, of blood pressure that is 88/58 and a pulse that is 63?
A: As long as you feel fine and are able to participate in your regular daily activities, your blood pressure is not a problem. Feeling dizzy or...
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Q: I am a 76 year old male and my BP is 138/60. Is the diastolic too low to take any medicine for the high systolic?
A: Your measurement puts you in the group known as “prehypertension”. This group does not need treatment with drugs. If...
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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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