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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Sleeping

I've been having pretty good success so far with the machine. My bp comes down incredibly at first and then does rise again. But it's only been a couple weeks so I"m very positive! I do have a question, though, of anyone with a similar situation....I'm finding that it's relaxing...

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Niacin dosage to lower cholesterol

Topic - labile blood pressure

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Medication: Diovan/ valsartan (ARB)

Topic - Medication: Diovan/ valsartan (ARB)

How Diovan Reduces Blood Pressure Diovan (valsartan) is one of a new class of blood pressure medication called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). 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). Diovan works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Cozaar, Avapro, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are...