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Forum - RESPeRATE Features and Suggestions
Topic - Computer integration
Again, don't want to encourage major price increases, but for future versions, a USB connection that allowed uploading data for import into a spreadsheet could be useful. or even a basic desktop PC user interface... but make sure it's STABLE!!!
In doing this it would be important to have...
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Cholesterol medicine
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: I had a stroke last year due to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am on metoprolol 50 mg, lisinoril 40 mg twice a day, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once a day and lipitor 80 mg at bedtime. I cannot afford the lipitor and there is no generic. Is there any presciption medicine that can substitute for the lipitor?
A: There are other cholesterol lowering drugs available such as Zocor, Zetia and Pravachol. Although they lower cholesterol, they are not identical to Lipitor. If your doctor feels that Lipitor is the best drug for you, drug assistance...
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Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly".
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