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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 Features and Suggestions
Topic - Display Window scratched-Plastic too soft-Solutions?
mine had a plastic film over the LCD. I just needed to remove it. LCD has not scratched yet, film made it appear like it had.
Good luck!
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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:.
Blood pressure and Aleve
Topic - Pain Relievers
Q: I just read about the effects of NSAIDS on BP medications. I am on Atacand 8 mg and I take one Aleve a day for joint pains. When I try to go to Tylenol or ASA I very soon begin to have a great deal of pain. I have not noticed much change in my BP being on Aleve. What do you think? A: People with high blood pressure can take medications like Aleve as long as their blood pressure stays in control. To be safe, you should discuss your daily use of Aleve...
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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: Benicar HCT (Combination)
Topic - Medication: Benicar HCT (Combination)
How Benicar HCT Reduces Blood Pressure Benicar HCT a combination of Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). 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). Olmesartan blocks the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) decreases the amount of fluid in your body by increasing the amount of salt...
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