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Forum - RESPeRATE News & Announcements
Topic - RESPeRATE IN NIGERIA?
How can we get RESPeRATE in Nigeria/Africa? I was informed that there is a distributor in UK who can assist but all enquiries and effort to get at them proved abortive. I will appreciate if any one can assist by showing me how to place an order and I will...
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Risks taking potassium supplements with Diovan
Topic - labile blood pressure
Q: I have recently been prescribed Diovan for my high blood pressure. I read on the internet that one should not take a Potassium supplement with this drug. I have been taking a Potassium supplement after breakfast because I suffer cramps in my feet. Can I continue doing this or is there a reason I shouldn't?
A: Supplementation with potassium is usually not recommended when taking Diovan because actions of this drug may cause an increase in blood levels of potassium. Too much potassium can make the heart stop beating. You should talk to your doctor...
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54! non-drug ways to lower blood pressure
Topic - 54! non-drug ways to lower blood pressure
I currently have a list of 54 different suggestions (non-drug) to lower blood pressure. As part of this blog, I want to work my way through the list and give you my impressions and thoughts on this list. My list was composed roughly in the order that I found them. Many of these points have the potential, on average, to lower blood pressure by 2 to 5 points. My idea here is that although each one might have a small effect, combinations of 7 or more of them may allow for substantial reductions in blood...
