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Change in well-being
Topic - Medical Conditions
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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Anxiety Disorders Lead to High Blood Pressure Risk
Topic - Anxiety Disorders Lead to High Blood Pressure Risk
(The Canadian Press) People with anxiety disorders are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure and should have their heart health carefully monitored, doctors attending the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress were told Monday. "People with anxiety disorders are four times more likely to develop high blood pressure over one year than those of us who are anxiety-free," said Dr. Simon Bacon of the Montreal Heart Institute.
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