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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Nosebleeds
I have had nosebleeds for about two years now. Every time I have to go to the ER my blood pressure is pretty high. I saw a new dr. on Friday and he is running some blood tests. He also said he will probably start me on blood pressure medication...
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Vitamin B and its effect on high blood pressure
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: Will taking vitamin supplements B-6 and B-12 affect my BP? A: It has been suggested that B vitamins help lower levels of homocysteine in the body. High levels of homocysteine have been linked to atherosclerosis and heart attacks. Whether or not taking B supplements is beneficial is still not clear.
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Medication: Inderal/ propanolol (Beta blocker)
Topic - Medication: Inderal/ propanolol (Beta blocker)
How Inderal Reduces Blood Pressure Inderal 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. Inderal 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, Tenormin, Toprol XL and Ziac. Although these medications...
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