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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Immediate knock down effect

One thing I like about resperate is that if I take my before and after session blood pressure readings, I often find it encouraging that I often get dramatic improvements. For example, I might have 160/95 reading, then after resperate session it might come in as 122/82 reading. ...

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Does claritin or femara cause high blood pressure?

Topic - Medication Interactions

Q: Does Claritin or Femara cause high BP? A: Antihistamines in general, including Claritin, are not known to elevate blood pressure. However, antihistamine products that also contain a decongestant can elevate blood pressure. It is important to read package labels and understand if you are getting just an antihistamine or a combination product. High blood pressure is not a problem with Femara which is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

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Medication: Cozaar/ losartan (ARB)

Topic - Medication: Cozaar/ losartan (ARB)

How Cozaar Reduces Blood Pressure Cozaar (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). Cozaar 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, Avapro, Atacand, Micardis, Atacand Plus, and Hyzaar. Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are...