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Q: I have anxiety and realize my BP is related to this. My readings are 125/70 to 150/85. Should I be concerned? ECG is normal.I was on 2.5mg triace daily but did not notice any effect on my bp which is a function of my...
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Q: I am a 61 year old man in excellent condition but I have been on blood pressure meds since I was 30. I have always had a very low resting heart rate of between 36 and 42. Could my high blood pressure be related...
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Q: I have been on nifedipine twice daily for 24yrs now and I am 47years old. Which is better, blood pressure medication before exercise or after?
A: It is best to take blood pressure medicine at the same time of day every day.
The goal is...
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Q: I tend to have low blood pressure and am suffering from bouts of dizziness, near
fainting, palpitations, anxiety and poor sleep. A friend told me about RESPeRATE
which has helped him for his high blood pressure. Dr Henry Black said on the
Resperate website...
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Q: I have both high and low blood pressure every day. A previous doctor had me on BP medicine. My present doctor does not and says we’ll monitor it. What are the dangers of having both high and low BP? I also have fibromyalgia.
A: Blood...
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Q: I am 32 and currently taking 5mg of lisinopril for HBP. I was getting readings of 140/80. I exercise, do not smoke, eat well and I maintain healthy weight. The only really risk factor I believe I have is I am stressed regularly. If...
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Q: I’ve been on both Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide for about a year now. I’ve noticed that I can not maintain an erection because of the medications, is there anything I could change to have a better sex life again?
A: You need to talk to your...
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Q: I walk briskly for 45 minutes daily. Should I use RESPeRATE just before, or after exercise, or should there be a break between exercise and RESPeRATE treatment?
A: The best time to use the Resperate is the time of day that is most convenient to
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Q: Can body building affect blood pressure?
A: Any form of exercise can temporarily elevate blood pressure during the activity.
Over the long run, regular exercise lowers blood pressure. A good body building
program will also include exercises designed to keep the most important muscle
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Q: Can my BP meds contribute to Chronic Dry Eye; I’m age 62, female, taking Torsemide 5mg and Nifediac CC 30mg.
A: It is certainly possible your medications are contributing to your dry eyes. Torsemide is a diuretic so it forces your body to loose water. ...
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