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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Higgh Anxiety

My high stress life style is pumping up my BP

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BP drugs and RESPeRATE

Topic - Taking BP Meds

Q: I am taking blood pressure medicine, Norvasc 5 mg daily once a day and my BP is 138/80. I have purchased Resperate to lower the blood pressure, but have not yet received it. Can I stop taking the Norvasc? A: Drugs for high blood pressure should only be stopped under the direction of your doctor. Regular use of the RESPeRATE may allow you to stop taking Norvasc but you need to discuss this with your doctor after you have successfully used the device regularly for at least 4 weeks. Please Note: RESPeRATE users – do not reduce your...

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Medication: Dyazide (Combination)

Topic - Medication: Dyazide (Combination)

How Dyazide Reduces Blood Pressure Dyazide is a combination of (triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide)(HCTZ). Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that decreases the amount of fluid in your body by increasing the amount of salt and water you lose in your urine. Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that also prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. The combination of these two drugs forms Dyazide which is used to treat blood pressure. Other combination drugs include Benicar HCT, Avalide, and Lotrel. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control...