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Talk To A RESPeRATE UserQuestions about whether RESPeRATE is right for you?Talk to someone who already owns one. |
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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 - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Fluctuating blood pressure
I have been using the resperate for about two months. I find my blood pressure flucuates between as high as 170/90 to as low as 116/74. It systolic can drop 30 points sometimes in 15 minutes. Is there a proper way to take blood pressure. Sitting, quiet, lying down?...
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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:.
Lifestyle changes to lower BP
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: I have high blood pressure and my doctor wants to have lab work done and put me on medication to lower it! My blood pressure is 170/80. I weight 249 and am doing everything that I can to lower it by eating right, losing weight, and lowering my salt intake. However it isn’t lowering it as fast as they need it too. What else can I do before I’m on medication? A: You did not mention exercise. Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body. Regular...
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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: 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...
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