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Q: For the last 7 months I have had a reaction to taking losartan and bendrofluzide tablets which caused large ichy lumps and then eventually violent vomiting. My tablets have been changed to bisoprolol because I was ok on beta blockers before but I have...
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Q: Blood pressure reading initially after exercise is up—i.e.(145/85) as expected…then taking subsequent readings blood pressure continues to rise for a few more readings(160-70/90-95) during like a 5 minute period before starting to come back down toward a more manageable range- 130/80….Can you explain why...
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Q: My blood pressure increases during winter and reduces in summer. I suffer from dizzy spells when BP is low. Please explain and if I would require meds.
A: Seasonal variation in blood pressure is well known. Blood pressure
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Q: Can erectile dysfunction, caused by years of blood pressure medications, be reversed naturally?
A: Most erectile dysfunction caused by medication is corrected when the medication is stopped. Erectile dysfunction caused by damage to blood vessels from high blood pressure is permanent. Since you have been...
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Q: Are there any long term hazards from taking beta blockers? They seem to keep my bp regulated more than other medications.
A: There is some concern that long term use of beta blockers may increase the risk of getting diabetes. This risk needs to weighed...
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Q: Can I get a stroke or heart attack from erratic blood pressure? I’m suffering from severe depression and anxiety of which I’m getting treatment. I take Doxazosin and Exforge for the BP and Prevastin which keeps my cholesterol low.
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Q: I noticed that when I have cluster of headaches that last 2-3 days my blood pressure goes up. Why is that?
A: A natural response to pain is an increase in blood pressure. In addition many pain medicines contain substances that increase blood pressure. You...
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Q: A few months ago, my BP was averaging 160/90, now with Resperate it is around 130/65, however I am also taking Amlodipine 5mg. Can I stop taking the medication? I am 72, and apart from BP and high cholesterol, I am generally fit and...
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Q: Is Norvasc a beta blocker? I have to take the generic version, because my insurance is not patient friendly as far as cost. I also wonder if one brand of generic Amlopodine will work as well. My pharmacist changed brands a few months ago...
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Q: A friend of mine suggested black cohosh to help relieve menopause symptoms. I’ve done further investigation and see that it could also possibly have a blood pressure lowering effect. Is this true?
A: For many years, the herb Black Cohosh has been looked at as...
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