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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - my observations about resperate

Hi everyone, I am 41 y/o who probably takes care of himself better than 90% of the population. I have been using resperate for 7 1/2 weeks. Objectively, there has been some reduction in my blood pressure,specifically with systolic blood pressure. I do not think there has been a substanstial...

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What is a good medicine to take for acid reflux?

Topic - Medication Interactions

Q: I have high BP (which I take medication for) and acid reflux (which I take pepcid ac tablets for). Will pepcid ac affect my BP or will it effect the other BP medications I take? A: Certain blood pressure medications may make symptoms of acid reflux worse due to a relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. With relaxation of the sphincter, acid from the stomach is allowed to pass upwards into the esophagus. Your doctor needs to know if you are regularly using over the counter medications to treat heartburn so both your high blood pressure and your heartburn can...

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Medication: Zestril/ lisinopril (ACE)

Topic - Medication: Zestril/ lisinopril (ACE)

How Zestril Reduces Blood Pressure Zestril (lisinopril) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Angiotestin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or more commonly known as ACE Inhibitors. Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Zestril slows (inhibits) the activity of the enzyme, which decreases the production of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and the blood pressure is reduced. Other ACE Inhibitors include Altace, Accupril,...

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