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Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:
Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - too much effort
How can you tell if you are putting too much effort into a session? Also, should the exhalation always be through the mouth or is that only necessary during the therapeutic breathing session?
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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
Change in well-being
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: I have been on high blood pressure meds for about three years. The last couple weeks I have no energy and I get exhausted doing small things. My blood pressure has been really low compared to what it usually has been about 102/52/ Any suggestions? A: Since you aren’t feeling well, it would be a good idea to see your doctor. Make sure you are taking your medicine properly and that you were given the correct drug by the pharmacy. Pills can look similar yet be different.
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For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Medication: Accupril /Quinapril (ARB)
Topic - Medication: Accupril /Quinapril (ARB)
How Accupril Reduces Blood Pressure Accupril (Quinapril) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Angiotestin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or more commonly known as ACE Inhibitors. 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). Accupril slows (inhibits) the activity of the enzyme, which decreases the production of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and the blood pressure is reduced. Click here for additional...
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