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Q: I am taking Atacand Plus which seems have an adverse effects on kidney. Please let me know whether Cozzar is a better medicine than Atacand Plus.
A: The best drug to use for a person with high blood pressure depends on many factors. Without knowing...
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Q: My blood pressure is usually 140/70. But when I am anxious, it can rise to 170-180/85. How often does an anxiety-produced high blood pressure have to occur to be considered a problem requiring medication?
A: Even when you are anxious, your blood pressure should stay...
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Q: Why does BP rise during sexual intercourse? My heart beat increases so much, that I realize that my BP has risen very high. What is responsible for this?
A: Sexual intercourse is a form of activity so it is natural for your blood pressure to...
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Q: My problem is that my BP is very labile. A week or so ago at work it was 190/100, yesterday at home it was 90/46. What is the best way to handle this? The doctor at work wants to put me on more meds,...
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Q: What are the side effects or problems with long term usage of coumadin?
A: Coumadin is a blood thinner. As a result, minor injuries can result in more serious bleeding than would be expected. Most people on Coumadin find they bruise much more easily. Also...
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Q: My wife age 61 has Systolic 130 and Diastolic 90. Diastolic BP is always high. What is the solution to lowering diastolic BP?
A: The treatment to lower diastolic pressure is the same as lowering systolic pressure. Your wife should talk to her doctor about...
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Q: Can calcium deficiency have an impact on high blood pressure?
A: Diets low in calcium increase the risk of high blood pressure. Calcium supplementation does not seem to be the answer. You need to eat foods containing the recommended amount of daily calcium. For a...
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Q: How could I stop myself from being nervous every time I have my blood pressure checked by a medical staff?
A: Think about something else. One of the advantages of regular Resperate use is you can silently hum the music when your pressure is being...
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Q: How can I lower high (137) LDL readings?
A: LDL is Low-Density Lipoprotein, which makes up 60%-70% of total cholesterol. It is considered the “bad” cholesterol because it causes the build up of plaque inside arteries.
Diet and exercise are important lifestyle changes that can help...
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Q: Having to take 3 blood pressure medications is insane. Whatever happened to the old drugs like: Reserpine? They are excellent for daily control and were the most inexpensive I have ever seen.
A: Reserpine is still available and is still prescribed. It has fallen out...
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