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 User Reviews
Topic - Resperate Design
As a long ago headset user I note a design error in the wiring of the Reperate device. I find the wire connection between the left headphone crossing over to the right side of the unit base to be clumbersome. Why? Because I position the unit in my...
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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:.
What are the side effects of taking a steriod like prednisone?
Topic - Medication Interactions
Q: I'm taking 5mg of Prednisone a day and have gained 25 pounds. How do you lose weight when taking this drug? A: It is very difficult to lose weight while taking a steroid such as prednisone. Steroids are appetite stimulants. You might want to try increasing the whole grains in your diet as they leave you feeling full longer.
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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: Cardizem CD/ diltiazem (CCB)
Topic - Medication: Cardizem CD/ diltiazem (CCB)
How Cardizem CD Reduces Blood Pressure Cardizem CD (diltiazem) is a drug in 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 Adalat, Plendil and Tiazac. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure. Click here for...
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