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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 - Healthy BPM range
I just received my Resperate and have used it a couple of times. My starting BPM is around 6 (I am a runner) and I drift down to about 4 or less by the end of the session. Is this OK and will I benefit from Resperate? ...
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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:.
Uncontrolled BP and blood in urine
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: I have high blood pressure and am on a low dose of Amlodipine 5mg. I am 64, fit and a healthy female. I react badly to all other BP medication. Recently I had two urine tests that show I have a small amount of blood in my urine. All my blood tests, bowel scan and heart tests are fine. Where do I go from here, as I am not happy to have any higher BP med dosage. What other tests can I have to identify why blood is in my urine? A: In addition to...
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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: Ziac (Combination)
Topic - Medication: Ziac (Combination)
How Ziac Reduces Blood Pressure Ziac is a combination drug composed of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and bisoprolol. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 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. Bisprolol is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. 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. Ziac slows the heart...
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