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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - new user
I tried my Resperate for the first time yesterday and loved it! It was so relaxing that I used it again at night and had a great night sleep. Today, after I used it I did feel a bit light headed, is that normal? Also, I just...
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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
Aspirin for lowering blood pressure
Topic - Heart Health
Q: I have read a lot of research about Aspirin. Is it still advisable to use it as a means of lowering high blood pressure? A: It is well known that daily low dose aspirin can help prevent cardiovascular events. Daily aspirin therapy also increases the risk of serious bleeding so it is not recommended for everyone. The risks versus the benefits need to be assessed on an individual basis. Whether on not any individual should take daily aspirin is a decision that needs to be made in conjunction with their healthcare provider.
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Medication: Adalat /Nifedipine (CCB)
Topic - Medication: Adalat /Nifedipine (CCB)
How Adalat Reduces Blood Pressure Brand Name examples of Nifedipine include Adalat CC and Procardia XL. Adalat is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Calcium Channel Blockers. Calcium channel blockers block the entry of calcium into the muscle cells of the heart and the arteries. It is the entry of calcium into these cells that causes the heart to contract and arteries to narrow. By blocking the entry of calcium, CCBs decrease contraction of the heart and dilate (widen) the arteries. Other CCB's include Cardizem LA, Plendil and Tiazac. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not...
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