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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Sudden drop in breathing rate?
Hi - I have been using Resperate for a few months now and have seen a drop in my BP. However, the last couple of times I used it I experienced something odd. After I entered the therapeutic breathing zone, the breathing rate on the screen seemed to...
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Do blood pressure medications become ineffective after awhile because your body gets used to them?
Topic - Medication Interactions
Q: Do BP meds (i.e. Altace, Toprol) become ineffective after awhile because your body just gets used to them?
A: Hypertension is a progressive disease so over time it may take more medication to keep it in control. Regular exercise and maintaining a normal body weight really help with progression of the disease.
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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...
