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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Are you allowed to carry on plane?

I'm going on a 10-day trip next month and don't want my Resperate to be mishandled in my luggage. Has anyone had trouble having it in carry-on bag? Thanks.

CJ

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Concern about increasing blood pressure

Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension

Q: My blood pressure was 138/93, then 154/101 and now it's 161/103 and I don't have high blood pressure. I wasn't sure if I should go to the hospital but I did call my doctor and he said I should wait a while and see if it stayed high. Could it be up because I'm worrying? What should I do? A: Make an appointment to see your doctor. Your blood pressure isn’t high enough to visit the Emergency Room but certainly warrants further investigation.

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Medication: Teveten/ eprosartan (ARB)

Topic - Medication: Teveten/ eprosartan (ARB)

How Micardis Reduces Blood Pressure Teveten 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). Teveten works by blocking the action of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels dilate (relax) and blood pressure is reduced. Other ARB medications include Diovan, Cozaar, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not...