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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Locking the BPM??
Dear Madam--
As I use RESPERATE, it continues to lower my BPM to the point where I become uncomfortable. My comfort range is somewhere between 6-8 bpms. Is there a way for the unit to lock in a particular number?
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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:.
Better night sleep
Topic - Sleep & Sleep Apnea
Q: Will RESPeRATE help me get a better night sleep? A: Relaxation techniques are frequently recommended to help people who have trouble falling asleep. Use of the RESPeRATE is soothing and calming. Because of this, it is likely that regular use before bedtime would be helpful. Several of my patients have reported that they feel so relaxed using the RESPeRATE that they could fall asleep.
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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: Lotrel (Combination)
Topic - Medication: Lotrel (Combination)
How Lotrel Reduces Blood Pressure Lotrel is a combination of Amlodipine and Benazepril. Amlodipine is in a class of drugs called Calcium Channel Blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels, which makes it easier for your heart to pump and reduces its workload. Benazeprine is in a class of drugs called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors. Benazepril prevents chemicals in your body from causing narrowing of the blood vessels. The combination of these drugs forms Lotrel which is used to treat high blood pressure. Other combination drugs include Avalide, Benicar HCT, and Dyazide. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to...
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