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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Question About Tech Support.
I would appreciate it if someone could tell me how long it usually takes to receive a response to an e-mail sent to tech support. I wrote concerning a possible malfunctioning of my Resperate but have not received any response, and the operators cannot answer my question. Any...
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Why is my heart rate high every time I check my blood pressure?
Topic - prescription medication
Q: Why is my heart hate high (around 85) every time I check my BP?
A: The normal range for pulse in adults ranges from 60 to 100. Anxiety causes the heart to beat faster. If you are worried about your blood pressure level, this could elevate your rate.
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Medication: Hyzaar (Combination)
Topic - Medication: Hyzaar (Combination)
How Hyzaar Reduces Blood Pressure
Hyzaar is an antihypertensive combination drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and losartan.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) decreases the amount of fluid in your body by increasing the amount of salt and water you lose in your urine.
Losartan 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). Losartan...
