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Saylor23

Best natural supplement for lowering systolic blood pressure. I’m 27 yrs old and mine is always high even with the 3 different blood pres...

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blood pressure above 280

valdavid5757

Has anyone experienced blood pressure of over 280 close to 300? Could you please share what you were feeling at the time, all your sympto...

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Are there blood pressure medications that are easier on the kidneys?

YoungAt70

I thought I submitted this, but not seeing that in my account? Anyway, I'm 70 and have had declining kidney function (creatinine from 1....

Has drinking hibiscus tea helped with lowering blood pressure?

PaBar

Started on a diuretic to lower my pressure but heard hibiscus tea can help. I started this week. Hoping to see a positive change.

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Side Affects from Blood Pressure meds.

terryhuron

I have not during my lifetime had much trouble with side affects, but meds for my blood pressure seem to do me in. Doctors keep changing...

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Can you take herbs pills and oils with your blood pressure meds

Uplited

Turmeric, lavender etc

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What is the equivalent dose of cilnidipine compared to amlodipine???

Tariqul4242

Some references said that cilnidipine 10 mg is equivalent to amlodipine 5 mg tablet. Is there any article/journal regarding this dose??

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When to go on blood pressure medicine?

Mikewho

My blood pressure today was 140/78. My Dr said we will monitor it and may need medicine if I can't lower it. Its normally lower so I'll d...

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What are cause for individuals to crave more sodium?

AH_522539488336353953_348_14

I crave sodium all the time, but do not know why. I am already borderline Hypertensive and take medication. So, that makes me wonder why ...

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Do I need meds at age 83?

hepfoe

I tried to post this before but don't see it so I am trying again. I am an 83 year old woman feeling great and energetic but recently be...

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Does allergy medications effect blood pressure?

Sbcolvin

I'm taking over the counter allergy medication.

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Managing labile hypertension - at my wit's end!

lindabird_1231

Hi everyone. Does anyone have advice regarding labile hypertension? I have severe white coat and am a generally anxious person. While I'v...

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What are some things you can do to lower blood pressure?

bennyboo76

Blood pressure is always on the rise in the African American community.

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How do I stop my meds

AH_1018394674946244705_486_14

I don't want to take them any more

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Can naproxen use lead to high blood pressure and Afib?

NM58

my husband has recently been diagnosed with paroxysmal Afib. He has been taking Lisinopril for high blood pressure a little over a year....

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does White Coat syndrome make your blood pressure go up?

merchantka

Going to the doctor makes my blood pressure go up.

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What risk am I for ahving taken Hyzaar that was contaminated with NDEA?

debodun

I received a notice in the mail regarding this hypertensive medication that I have been taking for quite some time. Apparently some batch...

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Hypertension, Metoprolol and Prozac

Angeltx98

Hello all. Background info- 39 yr old female. So a couple months ago I went to a wellness clinic at work and my bp read at 200/106. I had...

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I have a dilated ascending Aorta due to high blood pressure.

R1961

My blood pressure has been high for years even when taking medication. It does fluctuate and at times the pressure is normal.

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To what extent does sex increase blood pressure?

bcwhitaker

I have an intra-renal aneurism on my aorta (3.5 cm, they said) ... My blood pressure is well-controlled with Amlodipine and Lisinopril b...

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