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Safety of Micardis medication
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: Please tell me if Micardis 80 mg. is safe for blood pressure. I’m also considering buying Resperate.
A: Micardis is a drug that has been approved for the treatment of high blood pressure. The recommended dosing is 20mg up to 80 mg once a day. With any drug there is always the possibility of adverse reactions but most people take this medication without problems. Regular use of the RESPeRATE could be helpful in lowering the amount of drug required to treat your blood pressure.
Please Note: RESPeRATE users – do not reduce your blood pressure...
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Medication: Cardizem CD/ diltiazem (CCB)
Topic - Medication: Cardizem CD/ diltiazem (CCB)
How Cardizem CD Reduces Blood Pressure
Cardizem CD (diltiazem) is a drug in a class of blood pressure medication called Calcium Channel Blockers.
Calcium channel blockers block the entry of calcium into the muscle cells of the heart and the arteries. It is the entry of calcium into these cells that causes the heart to contract and arteries to narrow. By blocking the entry of calcium, CCBs decrease contraction of the heart and dilate (widen) the arteries.
Other CCB's include Adalat, Plendil and Tiazac.
Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure.
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