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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - bp at altitude

Hi there, well I am very pleased with my resperate, it has definitely worked for me. Have had my blood pressure monitored by doctor as had a few high readings at surgery, since using resperate and doing all the usual things, (exercise, less salt, less booze, more fruit and veg)...

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Spinal cord injuries and RESPeRATE

Topic - Misc

Q: I am a quadraplegic male and do not normally have high BP but I suffer from autonomic hyper-dysreflexia quite often. The past two months I have had several headaches with high pressures up to 220/175. I genrenally run 125/70. I have been taking 4 mg nitro tablets when I get these headaches, under my doctor's orders. I saw a Dr today that recommended Resperate as an option for this condition and would like your opinion. A: Hyperdysreflexia (also known as autonomic dysreflexia) is a condition where signals from nerves are blocked from reaching the brain because of...

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Medication: Ziac (Combination)

Topic - Medication: Ziac (Combination)

How Ziac Reduces Blood Pressure Ziac is a combination drug composed of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and bisoprolol. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 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. Bisprolol 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. Ziac slows the heart...