Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:
Forum - RESPeRATE Features and Suggestions
Topic - New machine? Trade-up?
How about a trade-in program for the old version? This would keep the real users current and keep the old machine off of the secondary market.
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:.
What are the possible side effects of wellbutrin?
Topic - Medication Interactions
Q: I've been on Wellbutrin for a year and my BP has gone up to as high as 160/119. Does Wellbutrin raise BP?
A: Wellbutrin is associated with new onset high blood pressure and is known to worsen existing high blood pressure. Blood pressure in the 160/119 range is in poor control. You need to see your doctor.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Medication: Tenormin/ atenolol (Beta blocker)
Topic - Medication: Tenormin/ atenolol (Beta blocker)
How Tenormin Reduces Blood Pressure
Tenormin (atenolol) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers.
Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart.
Tenormin slows the heart beat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering blood pressure.
Other Beta Blockers include Coreg, Inderal, Toprol XL and Ziac.
Although these medications...
