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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 Support Forum
Topic - No Results
I tried posting this topic a few days ago, in response to someone who was discouraged about finding no improvement in lowering bp after using RespeRate. Somehow, I cannot seem to find my message nor the discouraged person's message. But I'll try again because I think...
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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:.
Hydrocholorothiazide and the heat
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: I take hydrochlorothiazide. Is this for high blood pressure? Also I work in the hottest part of the day (11am-2pm) Does this have any kind of effect on my situation? A: Hydrochlorothiazide is a drug that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure. However, it is also used to treat other medical conditions. You should always ask your doctor why a drug is being prescribed. Don’t accept a prescription without an explanation you can understand. Anyone working outside in the heat should make sure they drink plenty of liquids. You want your urine to be a...
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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: Toprol XL/ metoprolol (Beta blocker)
Topic - Medication: Toprol XL/ metoprolol (Beta blocker)
How Toprol XL Reduces Blood Pressure Toprol XL (metoprolol) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Other brand names for metroprolol are Lopressor and Metoprolol Succinate ER. Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart. Toprol XL slows the heartbeat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering...
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