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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Fluctuating Blood Pressure

Hi, just a quick update if anyone else finds themselves in a similar position to me. I've been referred to my local hospital to have some type of BP belt fitted. I have to wear it for about 24 hours so they can get a more accurate reading....

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Drugs, liver disease and obesity

Topic - Taking BP Meds

Q: I am 58 years old, 5'6" and 200 lbs, and presently taking Micardis Plus 40 mg., Concore 5 mg, Lipitor 10 mg. and Norvasc 5 mg. What are the bad effects of these medicines to my organs, and how can I avoid them? A: Your obesity puts you at increased risk of liver disease and is related to your need for drugs that can affect your liver. The drugs you are on can cause an elevation of liver enzymes. If you really want to protect your liver, you should commit to life long life style...

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Medication: Inderal/ propanolol (Beta blocker)

Topic - Medication: Inderal/ propanolol (Beta blocker)

How Inderal Reduces Blood Pressure Inderal 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. Inderal slows the heart beat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering blood pressure. Other Beta Blockers include Coreg, Tenormin, Toprol XL and Ziac. Although these medications...