Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:
Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - RESP@RATE in bed / CPAP
I use CPAP for sleep apnea. How about using RESP@RATE while in bed with CPAP? Is RESP@RATE effective while in bed (without CPAP)? Or is it only effective while seated? I can visualize that it would be easy to fall asleep with the RESP@RATE.
Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
Does lisinopril for high blood pressure make you lose weight?
Topic - Medication Interactions
Q: Does Lisinopril for high blood pressure make you lose weight?
A: Lisinopril is not known for causing weight loss. It can cause a metallic taste in the mouth which may make food less appealing. Unexpected weight loss needs to be evaluated by a physician.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Medication: Toprol XL/ metoprolol (Beta blocker)
Topic - Medication: Toprol XL/ metoprolol (Beta blocker)
How Toprol XL Reduces Blood Pressure
Toprol XL (metoprolol) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Other brand names for metroprolol are Lopressor and Metoprolol Succinate ER.
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.
Toprol XL slows the heartbeat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering...
