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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Accurate Blood pressure machine
Any suggestions on a brand/model of a accurate machine?
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Controlling labile hypertension
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: My blood pressure goes from extreme highs 200+/100+ down to 80/50. I have tried all kinds of hypertension medication but have to give up because of the lows. The doctors do not have any other help for me. Do you have any advice for me?
A: Have you asked your doctor about trying the RESPeRATE? It has no side effects and has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure. Also, steps you can take that have been shown to help lower blood pressure are maintaining a normal weight, having a regular exercise program, eating a diet rich...
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Medication: Zestoretic (Combination)
Topic - Medication: Zestoretic (Combination)
How Zestoretic Reduces Blood Pressure
Zestoretic is a combination of Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
Lisinopril is an Angiotestin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor 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). Lisinopril 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.
HCTZ is a...
