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Benefit of daily intercourse for hypertension?

Topic - Sex

Q: Is sexual intercourse every night beneficial for the people suffering from hypertension? A: I have never seen a clinical study recommending daily sexual intercourse as a treatment for high blood pressure although studies have shown that older adults believe that quality of life is enhanced with sex. During the act of intercourse, blood pressure rises and peaks with climax. Following orgasm, blood pressure returns to normal for the individual. The physical activity associated with having sex increases the risk of a heart attack in those who are physically inactive.

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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...