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Hypertension/Questions Answered by Expert William B. Jeffries, Ph.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Metaprolol | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 37 yrs male taking AHT drugs for last five yrs. Now I am taking Metaprolol 50 mg morining and ... A: Metoprolol and Nebivolol are both beta blockers and it which seems odd that they would be prescribed ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 and recently checked my blood pressure , it showed 130/90. The reading is constant for over ... A: Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. Individuals are consider to be "prehypertensive" when ... | |
| Hypertension | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: You were kind enough to respond to a previous question I asked and just wanted to get your opinion. ... A: Data from large clinical trials indicate that beta blockers (such as atenolol), taken alone, are not ... | |
| Hypertension medications | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: For many years I was using 50 mg. Atenolol without any problems and it kept my b/p under control. A ... A: Anxiety could be a side effect of any drug, but the anxiety and the blood pressure control issues ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: My name is Pankaj and i am male of 22 years. Recently during a medical examination my blood pressure ... A: A patient with a blood pressure of 170/100 should be treated for hypertension. The cause of primary ... | |
| ayuda | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: my doctor told me to take Benicar 20 mg in the mornig just weaking-up and 1 hour before ... A: Benicar is an inactive drug that must be converted by the body into an active drug. This takes ... | |
| Dangers in Switching BP Meds | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking Avalide 300-25 for 4 years to regulate my genetic high blood pressure. However, ... A: These two regimens are pharmacologically similar. Avalide is a combination drug containg the ... | |
| Fluctuating bp even on meds | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm 63 and My pcp and cardiologist say I'm in excellent health. An avid runner-40/50 miles a week, ... A: It is extremely common for blood pressure to fluctuate, especially with concomitant anxiety. ... | |
| BP med for 21 yo son | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Jeffries, I hope you can clarify a few things for me. My son has been seeing a cardiologist for ... A: The answer to your first question is that aerobic exercise does not produce the type of thickening ... | |
| Additional benefits of Lisinopril | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I take 5mg of Lisinopril daily to control my high blood pressure, and it works great. While ... A: There have been some studies on the effects of lisinopril and drugs like it on the vascular wall, ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My father has found out today that he has high blood pressure. He is 47 years old and I was ... A: 160/110 is stage II hypertension. It usually requires drug therapy (often several drugs) to get it ... | |
| my bp and calcium | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been on BP med for years and have been taking a vitamin for women over 50 for years I just ... A: Published studies generally show that high calcium intake actually lowers blood pressure and is ... | |
| Heart & Cardiology | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old veteran, 180 lbs, 6ft tall. On my final physical examination before getting out ... A: Hypertension can cause an enlarged heart, a condition known as left ventricular hypertrophy. It is ... | |
| radically different readings left and right | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have never had high blood pressure, was at Dr.'s they took it in right arm was 189/94 told me to ... A: A blood pressure reading that is higher in one arm vs. the other can sometimes indicate an ... | |
| high bp / low pulse | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: my mom has high BP on dialysis and diabetes she takes Benicar 40mg, Clonidine patch .02mg, micardis ... A: Patients with kidney disease sometimes have blood pressure that is extremely difficult to control. ... | |
| diovan and lisinopril | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking Diovan 320mg. My insurance company would like me to try lisinopril. What is ... A: Angiotensin is a substance that raises blood pressure. Diovan is a drug that blocks the action of ... | |
| salt | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Dr., I have a question about salt. I always thought salt raises the blood pressure, yet in cooking, ... A: Kosher salt is just salt from a blood pressure standpoint. Salt raises blood pressure and an ... | |
| Taking Meds for High Blood Pressure | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently saw a new doctor, because of my Healthcare plan. She said my BP was too high, and I must ... A: Its not necessarily for life, if you make meaningful lifestyle changes as you outlined. Since your ... | |
| blood pressure | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: can i drink grapefruit juice with my bloodpressure pill lisproli A: Yes. Many drugs are affected by grapefruit juice (see ... | |
| Hypertension | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Good morning, I'm a 57 year old male in reasonably good condition. Work out 30 minutes most days. ... A: You have a condition known as "white coat hypertension," which is felt to be caused by the anxiety ... | |
| high blood pressure/possible pheochromocytoma? | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I started having panic attacks at 30 yrs. old, unexplained and a sudden onset of high blood ... A: A positive test for pheochromocytoma (high plasma catecholamines that do not respond to suppressing ... | |
| HBP medica. | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Can something be taken with Coreg if it causes abdominal pain? I had to stop so many meds because ... A: Coreg can sometimes (rarely) cause abdominal pain. Usually these types of side effects are ... | |
| Questions | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Jeffries I have been monitoring my BP for many years, as I am a regular blood and plasma donor. ... A: Damage to organs is relative to the severity of the hypertension and time spent in that condition, ... | |
| BP medications | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I've tried so many (at least 8) BP medications, all with intolerable side effects. I'm trying HCL, ... A: Hydrochlorothiazide is rather free of troublesome side effects, so it is disappointing that you ... | |
| vasotec & novo-atenol | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: i am on 20mg of vasotec & 100mg of novo-atenol for high blood pressure,when i work out i can not get ... A: Novo-atenolol is a beta blocker, which prevents exercise-induced increases in hearthe relationship ... | |
| Exforge and grapefruit | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking Exforge 5-160 mg once a day and I really like eating grapefruit and drinking ... A: Exforge contains two drugs, the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartan and the calcium channel ... | |
| Mean Arterial BP - Significance | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: The mean arterial pressure is given by (SBP - DBP)/3 + DBP - thanks for this info. Is this a better ... A: Systolic and diastolic pressures represent two different things; roughly, systolic is the pressure ... | |
| Laughter and Blood Pressure Study | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing a study on how my BP is affected by an hour of laughter yoga - a mix of artificial and ... A: My interpretation of the data would be that laughter may raise blood pressure during the laughter ... | |
| Hypertension in relation to obesity | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: As a doctor, do you believe that there is a relation between hypertension and obesity? How can ... A: There is a direct relationship between body weight and blood pressure. Many study have shown that ... | |
| Laughter and Blood Pressure Study | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing a study on how my BP is affected by an hour of laughter yoga - a mix of artificial and ... A: Interesting! If I were analyzing the data, I would graph the effects on systolic and diastolic ... | |
| Bystolic w/CCB | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been a Critical Care RN for 30 years so I am familiar with a lot of this tho I have a current ... A: As you surmise, beta blockers usually should not be given with calcium entry blockers since their ... | |
| High Diastolic | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I check my blood pressure regularly. I am 50,no major health issues other than sleep apne for which ... A: A person with the characteristics you describe has Stage II hypertension (diastolic greater than or ... | |
| hypertension | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a 60 year old man who in the last year has had a rapid onset of hypertension - approximately ... A: As you suspect, indapamide is a diuretic that can cause potassium loss from the body. In turn, the ... | |
| High blood pressure | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have had problems with my blood pressure for about 2 months now, my last reading was 169/111. I ... A: Your surgeon should be consulted now regarding your blood pressure to ensure that it is well ... | |
| Hypertension and exercise | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: After several years of working under a great deal of stress, eating too much and not exercising, I ... A: Your observation is well known to clinicians. Exercise makes blood pressure go down in many people, ... | |
| Hypertension and any Natural Cures... | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Jeffries, I am a 44 year old woman, former smoker, 5'9" and weigh 144lbs. I maintain a very good ... A: I partially answered this question for another person previously on Allexperts: ... | |
| Hypertension | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 52yr old male who's always had a slow pulse (about 36- 40 per minute) I have a reading of ... A: Digital wrist monitors are, in my opinion, not as accurate as arm cuff readings, so I would ... | |
| Sphygmomanometer Type/Brand | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: Jeffries, Would you recommend a good type and brand of sphygmomanometer? I need one that would be ... A: Sorry about the delay in answering. I was away for the holidays and forgot to note that in my ... | |
| thin and high blood pressure? | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother is 80 lbs. But, her blood pressure was 236 over xx(don't remember?)!! She has no ... A: There are many causes of high blood pressure in an elderly thin person. I suspect that her doctors ... | |
| HBP | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a 35yr old white female weighs about 119pds. and 5"1' and would say that I am overall pretty ... A: The condition you describe is called "white coat hypertension." Recent thinking about this condition ... | |
| frustrated by hbp | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with hbp in my early 20's. I've been on beta blockers and ace inhibitors since (I'm ... A: Your hypertension is mild at this point, so my conjecture about a renovascular component would ... | |
| Lowering High Blood Pressure | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I hope I'm asking the right person about this. About a few years ago, I was told that I have high ... A: Your relative is misinformed. The protrusions are veins, and hypertension is a disease of the ... | |
| frustrated by hbp | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with hbp in my early 20's. I've been on beta blockers and ace inhibitors since (I'm ... A: Hypertension is not normal, and statistically people with hypertension have a higher risk of ... | |
| hypertension and fatigue | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently went to my doctor because of extreme fatigue episodes. I also told him I was concerned ... A: Sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. Hypertension does not cause fatigue, but your physician can ... | |
| Prescription drugs | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a 67-year-old man dealing with hypertenion, diabetes type 2 and high cholestrol. I am currently ... A: Caduet is a combination of amlodipine and atorvostatin (which is in the same class as simvastatin) ... | |
| Blood pressure spike at night | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Jeffries, thanks for your web-site. Please help: x-ray of lung, heart normal, ultrasound of carotid ... A: This is outside of my area of expertise, since I specialize in antihypertensive drugs. That said, I ... | |
| Hypertension | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: My father aged 77 yrs. He is suffering from Hypertesions since last 2 years due to 2-3 deaths in my ... A: secondary causes of hypertension usually arise from underlying vascular or endocrine disorders. ... | |
| left side chest pain, palpatations | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm really concerned now about my palpatations developing into a dangerous arrythmia. I was ... A: The duration of the normal PR interval ranges from 120 to 200 ms (shorter in children), so you are ... | |
| I am 23 years old male and I have high blood pressure | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 years old male and couple a weeks ago I found out that I have a high blood pressure.I have ... A: Sorry about he delay in answering this question. I was out of town for two weeks and apparently ... | |
| Hypertention | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 19 y/o male, about 2 months ago i started having headaches a lot specially at crowded and hot ... A: Generally, hypertension at a young age is of concern because the amount of time your body spends at ... | |
| Atacand and potassium | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 35 year-old male. I take 4mg Atacand daily for mildly elevated blood pressure. I have read ... A: A normal potassium intake should pose no problems in most individuals. Your doctor will probably ... | |
| hypertension meds | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I had side effects of topprol, then tried a diuretic, then altace...had to stop them all except a ... A: There are several other classes of drugs such as angiotensin receptor blockers (losartan), renin ... | |
| HYPOtension | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: these days I feel very tired, and sleepy, and slow in general. Upon a friend's recommendation, I ... A: The symptoms your describe are unlikely to be the result of hypotension. From the values you ... | |
| Are Garlic tablets effective in reducing BP? | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I read recently that taking garlic might help in reducing BP in some people. As I don't get a ... A: I would not recommend garlic to reduce hypertension. Garlic does have some compounds that are ... | |
| resistant hypertension | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: i am a 47 yr old nurse practitioner. i was diagnosed as having hypertension 2 yrs ago. About 10 ... A: As a nurse practitioner you probably have seen patients in similar situations so please excuse me if ... | |
| medication switch | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I am being switched from atenolol and hydrochlorothiazide(the numbers were great but side effects ... A: Coversyl is a combination drug containing perindopril and indapamide. Indapamide is a diuretic much ... | |
| Hypertensive Meds | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: Dr Jeffries: Are there any antihypertensive drugs (or class of drugs, i.e.,B-blockers, ACE ... A: Asthmatics should avoid most beta blockers, as they pose an increased risk for contraction of ... | |
| HYPERTENSION DIET | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: What food is advised for persons suffering from hypertension. A: The diet I prefer is one sponsored by the US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. This diet, ... | |
| Regarding medication | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm nineteen and on 5mg of Lisinopril for mild Hypertension due to being overweight. I do not have ... A: Having been a severe sufferer of low back pain, I understand the misery you are facing. My ... | |
| Blood Pressure | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Sir, Sir, I am 51 years old, 62 kgs weight, have blood pressure.170/90 Doctor suggested to me take ... A: There are many reasons that it could be ineffective. When beginning antihypertensive therapy it is ... | |
| Arteriosclerosis?? | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you're the one to ask... perhaps you can educate me in this regard... To begin ... A: its out of my area but I agree with your mother. Your family physician should examine these areas ... | |
| Altace vs. Lisinopril | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a diabetic taking the following meds currently: Metformin 2000 mg, Lisinopril 40 mg, Avandia ... A: Altace and lisinopril are both ACE inhibitors and both can cause fatigue and drowsiness. In fact ... | |
| Stints & Blood Pressure Medication | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I was taking a high blood pressure medication called Metoporal and after my first stint surgery I ... A: Beta blockers such as metoprolol and carvedilol (Coreg) are useful in managing hypertension but also ... | |
| Thiazide Diuretics | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: My 17 yo male son has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. His systolic readings are anywhere ... A: The Joint National Commission VII for Hypertension recommends that the first drug used to treat ... | |
| Hypertension | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I am 37, male, non-smoker, regular habits. I was diagnosed with primary hypertension(hereditary)of ... A: a. blood pressure varies throughout the day so variation is to be expected. It should be taken ... | |
| hypertension/PVC's | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: ..I take Lotril 10/20, lebatol, and trimatrene. This has brough my blood significatly down..116/76 ... A: PVC's are generally not serious, although they are, as you point out, scary. In young (like you!) ... | |
| High diastolic reading | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: William I am currently on (Atenolol 50mg + Lisinopril 20mg) for my blood pressure, recently my ... A: Your blood pressure control is almost there, but the dosage and/or choice of drug is between you and ... | |
| aldosterone/hypertension | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I am 60 years old, 5'9", 140 lbs. I was diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism at about age 30, and have ... A: Spironolactone is a blocker of aldosterone at its receptor. Thus any ill effects of ... | |
| hypertension | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: Why is the African American population, and Native American, more prone to hypertension and Diabetes ... A: This is an active area of research and there are no good answers to this question at this time. ... | |
| Lisinopril vs diovan | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: My grandmother has uncontrolled hypertension. She is currently on Metoprolol 25mg daily, ASA 81mg ... A: The primary indication for angiotensin receptor blockers is in patients who experience side effects ... | |
| ice vs. hypertension | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I once heard a doctor state that an ice-cream headache occurs when a spot in the roof of the mouth ... A: Hmmm... Interesting. I doubt that lowering your mouth temperature would have much effect on blood ... | |
| lisinopril | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: How long does it take side effects (cough, nasal congestion, fatigue)to go away once a person has ... A: The plasma half-life of lisinopril is approximately 12 hours. This means that in the average ... | |
| Cough and Captopril | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I have been on Captopril for some time, but recently started to have a persistent cough. I have ... A: Captopril can cause cough in about 10% of the people taking it. Actos can also cause dry mouth and ... | |
| pain with medicine? | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I am 55 years old, borderline overweight with cholesterol profile of 259 and blood pressure of ... A: Your symptoms could be caused by a number of factors so it is not possible to speculate on their ... | |
| beta-blockers | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: First I must apologise for this question not really being about hypertension, but the use of ... A: Jade - sorry about the delay in answering. I was out of town, and forgot to notify Allexperts that ... | |
| competing athlete/timing of medication | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Jeffries: I am a 59 yo female who competes in cycling events. I cycle about 150 miles a week ... A: Diovan (valsartan) is an angiotensin receptor blocker and is a cousin of candesartin which I ... | |
| competing athlete/timing of medication | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Jeffries: I am a 59 yo female who competes in cycling events. I cycle about 150 miles a week ... A: Hmmm... Interesting question! I think if it were myself, I would be inclined toward a ... | |
| High blood presure Medication -Turmeric | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a hypertension for two years now .I take hazzard 100/50mg and Novarstic 50 mg. After reading ... A: You should never start or stop antihypertensive drug treatment unless you are under the advice of a ... | |
| Hypertension and effect on stress test | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a 58 year old female and have had controlled hypertension for about 25 years. Recently, that ... A: sustained hypertension can cause changes in cardiac structure that shows up on an EKG. However, ... | |
| blood pressure machine | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: i was at the gym lifting weights and i tried those machines that checks your blood pressure. it came ... A: I can not say whether the machines in question are accurate. Generally they are accurate but when ... | |
| blood pressure machine | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: i was at the gym lifting weights and i tried those machines that checks your blood pressure. it came ... A: Vigorous exercise can increase blood pressure temporarily. It is likely that you were at different ... | |
| Some elevated BP | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: , My usual BP is in the 135/85 range. Although, lately I have some readings of 150/90 (once was ... A: As you have found, weight loss is an effective way to combat hypertension and can lead to a ... | |
| Sudden onset Hypertension | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: My BP was 160/90 yesterday and today. I am 46, 5'6", 155 lbs. My ideal weight would be 140 ish. ... A: Blood pressure can fluctuate into the hypertensive range from time to time due to many different ... | |
| Blood pressure med and synthroid? | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: My husband is taking Cardizem CD 360MG and Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-12.5 for high blood pressure. His ... A: I am sorry but I can not give specific medical advice in this format. Synthroid can increase ... | |
| unequal blood pressure | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: I normally check my BP using my left arm with electronic meter and had little reason for concern ... A: A difference in blood pressure measured in both arms is usually due to differences in arm size ... | |
| too much medication | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: my husband is 43 years old, he has been diagnosed with chf, malignant hypertension, non-obsturctive ... A: This is a difficult question due the complicated nature of your husband's regimen and that fact that ... | |
| hypertropic cardiac myopia | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: my mom who is 45 yrs old been suffering from arthiritis ,which possibly she inherited from her ... A: I believe you are talking about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A good introduction to the condition ... | |
| Blood pressure and pulse | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: Jeffries, I noticed that my blood pressure related to my pulse: when BP goes up, pulse is slow; ... A: Blood pressure and pulse are normally inversely related in the way you describe. This is due to a ... | |
| side effects of Lisinopril | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: My husband has been taking this medication fot 2 weeks and he says he is very depressed, no energy, ... A: Lisinopril is not known to cause clinical depression. However, a small number of patients have ... | |
| ice eating | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: can eating ice everyday cause your blood pressure to rise? A: I am not aware of any evidence that ice eating raises blood pressure. A continued craving to eat ... | |
| Blood Calcium | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: What is blood calcium and does it have anything to do with hypertension? I take medication for ... A: Some researchers feel that inadequate intake of calcium in the diet is related to the development of ... | |
| arrythmia, hypertension with allergy reaction? | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: 47y/oBrother had episode after eating. ... A: An increased blood pressure is sometimes associated with fever. Benedryl can sometimes produce an ... | |
| temporary hypertension 140/150/160-100 | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: sir age 46, height 5.8 eight 100 kg generaly no significant problem--diabetes-mild/borderline.I ... A: You should not take antihypertensive medications without a diagnosis of hypertension from a ... | |
| High blood pressure drugs... | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: My question has to do with the effects of prescribed meds. I am a 36 yr old white male weighing ... A: I agree with you that the long-term effect of these drugs is little understood. Both drugs have ... | |
| hypertension and asthma | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: i am an asthmatic who suddenly developed hypertension. i am overweight and used to take massive ... A: Both Norvasc (amlodipine) and ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure by preventing constriction of the ... | |
| sildenafil effect | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: sir I am mbbs doctor one or two neighbour patients some time come at nigh my home who have had side ... A: Siledenafil can cause rapid heart rate in response to vasodilatation caused by excess cGMP in the ... | |
| new drug | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: sir i have heard that new drug is come for hypertension which work more for boarderline B P and ... A: Your question likely focuses on a new study that show that early treatment of prehypertension - ... | |
| hypertension | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: Am a bit puzzled about how calcium enters the cells of the heart and blood vessels. Could you ... A: Clacium enters cells through channels in the cell membrane. These channels are closed when the cell ... | |
| hypertension | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I suddenly expreienced dizziness and nausea about a week ago. I thought of checking my blood ... A: Currently there are two categories of hypertension, essential and secondary. Someone with essential ... | |
| Garlic and cholesterol/blood pressure | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: Jeffries I hope I am in the right category and can answer this question. I'll like to know as ... A: Raw garlic has several constituents that can reduce total cholesterol and LDL ("bad cholesterol"). ... | |
| possible side effect | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: my name is robin. i am 23, and slightly overweight, 205, 5'11. i have been having high blood ... A: I have not heard of this type of side effect reported for Benicar. Your symptoms sound like they ... | |
| High BP Unresponsive to treatment | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I have had afib for about six years on and off and high blood pressure for about three years. I have ... A: I think that the next round of diagnostic tests will allow your physicians to choose an optimal drug ... | |
| hypertension at 17?? | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: Hey, My name is Sara and I'm 17. When I go to the store and they have those blood pressure machines, ... A: The machines located in public places are notoriously inaccurate. I would make sure a physician ... | |
| hypertension | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female, 126 pounds, no heart disease, don't smoke, don't drink, but I just came ... A: In over 90% of all patients with hypertension, the cause of the high blood pressure is unknown. ... | |
| chest pain.? | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: sir, since few days i feel negligible chest pain less than second time in left side inner .such less ... A: This is a question for your cardiologist. The next steps that he/she may recommend to reduce your ... | |
| Lisinopril cough & other side effects | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: My VA doctor prescribed .5mg of Lisinopril once dailty about a month ago. I take flunisolide .25% ... A: I do not know of a specific interaction between these two drugs. However, it is well known that ... | |
| Hypertension | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: I went to my family doctor because I had larengitis. They did the routine blood pressure test and ... A: Hypertension is usually associated with no symptoms so the headache probably has another cause. ... | |
| husband | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: Background: husband,57 years old. High blood pressure, allergic to most normal medications for it. ... A: Feeling bad can result from any drug regimen and is best explored with your husband's physician. A ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: my mother has had high blood pressure for many years and it has always been treated by meds and ... A: An apology in case this is a duplicate answer. I answered this question last week but AllExperts ... | |
| hypertension drug: hydrochlorothiazide(HCT) | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking HCT for decades. I have occasionaly had sun induced rash (tennis) and have ... A: At higher doses, hydrochlorothiazide can increase blood sugar levels, which is the primary problem ... | |
| HYPERTENSION | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I have been treated for hypertension for about 7 years now. Just last week I was diagnosed with ... A: The primary cause of cardiovascular damage caused by sleep apnea is due to the sudden drop in blood ... | |
| Hi, I have a question about... | 1/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about stress and the relation between it and high blood pressure. Does stress ... A: Stress is not a recognized cause of hypertension; however, it can worsen hypertension in patients ... | |
| hello | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: how do you lower highblood pressure, it went down a bit cause i cut back on my caffine. what else ... A: Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do. Reduction of dietary salt and fat intake, increase ... | |
| hypertension history | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: I am 42 white female who has been startling doctor's since the age of 12 when I would show up ... A: The side effects of antihypertensive drugs often dissipate within the first few weeks of treatment. ... | |
| AntiHypertensive Therapy | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: I am conducting an experiment in which I must take a subject's blood pressure/heart rate. I am ... A: I am not sure what you mean by and effect on the change in their blood pressure values." If you ... | |
| Medications | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: What is the difference between Altace and Vasotec? Answer - Both are antihypertensives in the same ... A: They are equivalent; however, as I said, enalapril often needs to be taken more than once per day, ... | |
| Medications | 10/30/2005 |
| Q: What is the difference between Altace and Vasotec? A: Both are antihypertensives in the same class (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors). Altace is ... | |
| Calcium Channel Blockers | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: I am not clear if only some Calcium Channel blockers cause problems with the gums (Procardia/ ... A: Bleeding, tender, or swollen gums are a rare side effect of all calcium channel blockers. This ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 9/28/2005 |
| Q: I just got back from taking a stress test. The cardiologist aborted the test after about 6-7 ... A: The relationship between exercise and blood pressure is complex. Exercise usually increases blood ... | |
| arm numbness | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: Jeffries, I am 53 years old. I had written to you before about high cholesterol (270) and high ... A: Changes in the sensation in one arm can be the result of a circulatory problem or a nerve problem in ... | |
| taking blood pressure | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: Why do they tell you to not eat for four hours prior to taking a stress test? Also, why does it ... A: Eating activates the vagus nerve, which slows thw heart. Also, some substances found in food and ... | |
| My mother's meds | 3/25/2005 |
| Q: This is a followup to my question and your response yesterday concerning my 86 year old mother's ... A: Unfortunately, the rules of AllExpert's forum prohibit me from giving specific medical advice. ... | |
| Blood pressure issue in elderly | 3/24/2005 |
| Q: My mother is 86 and recently (3 months or so ago) was put on both Monopril Hct (10/12.5)for high ... A: Hypotension is sometimes an adverse effect of ACE inhibitors such as monopril. It tends to lower ... | |
| Hypertension Testing | 2/11/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Jeffries: My husband is 37 years old, and ideal weight, and very fit. Last November, he was ... A: Mild fleeting chest pain in an otherwise healthy individual is common and usually not serious, which ... | |
| Weight loss for BP reduction in upper-range-normal woman | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: >importance of these factors varies among individuals. Interventions that lower >body mass also ... A: The DASH diet works regardless of its effect on body mass. Body mass is independently associated ... | |
| Overdosage of Propronolol | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: Does giving a person overdosage of cipplar (propronolol)(say 5 to 6 times of a normal dosage) at ... A: A person who has recieved a toxic dose of propranolol will likely suffer from a slow heart rate, ... | |
| Weight loss for BP reduction in upper-range-normal woman | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: my fiancee is a 33-year old lady who has mild to moderate hypertension. She has been on and off ... A: There are many factors that can help lower blood pressure and the relative importance of these ... | |
| HYPERTENSION | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: Barranquilla, January 24th, 2005. Dear specialist: how are you? My questions are about the ... A: Alfred, I am sorry that this message is in English but I do not speak Spanish. 1) Hypertension is ... | |
| side effect occ. treatment of BP rise occ. if | 1/21/2005 |
| Q: weight 100 mg age 45 under obesity treatment with 1)metformin sr 1 mg once--no diabetes at present ... A: Subtramine should not be taken by patients with poorly controlled blood pressure. Hypertension ... | |
| Medications | 12/3/2004 |
| Q: -------------------------Thank you doctor. My wifes doctor responded to your questions by removing ... A: Some arrythmias are not serious although they can be troublesome to the patient. For example, sinus ... | |
| Medications | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: -------------------------Do these three, along with Digoxin (which I had failed to mention), sound ... A: It is difficult to assess the appropriateness of the drug regimen without knowing her diagnosis. ... | |
| Medications | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: My wife hasn't had a heart attack but is on several heart medications. Atenolol, Plendil and Diovan. ... A: All three lower blood pressure. Atenolol is a "beta blocker" which causes the heart to beat more ... | |
| lightheadedness & forgetfulness | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I'm not sure what doctor to see but my symptoms for about the last 3weeks ... A: This is a doctor who is trained in internal medicine, specifically in the area of diagnosing and ... | |
| blood pressure | 10/11/2004 |
| Q: Dr. Jeffries, Could you explain the reason why if your bloodpressure drops the GFR decreases and the ... A: GFR is determined in part by the hydrostatic pressure generated by the heart. Thus when blood ... | |
| hypertension | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: I am taking Lotrel 5/20, Toprol XL 25 MG, and Hydrochlorot 12.5 MG for my blood pressure. I am so ... A: Alice, Some of the drugs you are taking can cause muscle cramping and weakness. Some of these ... | |
| muscular weakness of heart | 6/18/2004 |
| Q: Jeffries My father is 60 years old. He has recently gone through angiography. He has been told that ... A: It sounds as if the diagnosis is heart failure. The treatment for this is not to attempt to build ... | |
| Liver disorders | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: - My question is not in your line of expertise, but maybe you can steer me in the right direction. ... A: You need to look for a Gastroenterologist. These physicians (in the US) have 3 years of regular ... | |
| blood pressure | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: - my computer receiived your answer to my question # 3574252 of 6/4/2004 about blood pressure ... A: Here is a copy of my original answer: It is normal for blood pressure to fall after repeated ... | |
| Lisinopril side effects | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: My husband has been on Lisinopril(10 mg) for two weeks. Today he started feeling a sore throat. Is ... A: Sore throats can happen for many reasons. So it is difficult to say whether it is a side effect of ... | |
| blood pressure | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: I am a male senior citizen. I monitor my own blood pressure. When you take readings in both arms ... A: It is normal for blood pressure to fall after repeated measurements. However, there should not be ... | |
| Lisinopril | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: It's me again. If someone is taking Lisinopril(10 mg), does he need to follow a low potassium diet? ... A: A low potassium diet is not generally necessary. Lisinopril causes a reduction in the amount of the ... | |
| White Coat | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: I have white coat syndrome. I feel like what my dog must feel like when he goes to the vet. I am ... A: Blood pressure fluctuates all the time. It goes up when we engage in everyday activities such as ... | |
| Diabetes | 5/23/2004 |
| Q: There were no doctors under Diabetes so I thought you might be able to answer my questions. If you ... A: This is out of my field so I'll refer you to the most authoritative sources I know. The National ... | |
| Hypertension treatment drugs | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: My husband, 42, has been having an occasional blood pressure of 140/90-92 for the past ten days. He ... A: A blood pressure of 140/90 is in the hypertensive range, although just barely. There are lifestyle ... | |
| glucosamine sodium/pottasium base | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: -------------------------sir but artharities patient having blood pressure can take safely if ... A: If you are asking whether glucosamine can be taken safely for arthritis in a patient with ... | |
| ACE Inhibitor | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: Do you mean that the blood vessels still DO contract enough to maintain their muscle tone? Just ... A: The blood vessels still maintain their tone while on ACE inhibitors. The small vessels of the ... | |
| occ hypertension | 5/9/2004 |
| Q: sir, weight 100kg,male ,india I had never hpt. in past...but since few months I observe occ.rise of ... A: I am having a little difficulty understanding the question but I'll try to answer anyway. ... | |
| ACE Inhibitor | 5/8/2004 |
| Q: I have started taking an ACE inhibitor for blood pressure that was around 150 to 160. The drug has ... A: The vessels are still capable of contracting, its just that a substance that makes them do it all ... | |
| age 43 weight 100 kg male... | 4/21/2004 |
| Q: age 43 weight 100 kg male india generaly bp 130/90 or 140/90 sometime very occ.after taking ... A: There are a number of drugs that can reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This is best ... | |
| lowering blood pressure | 4/20/2004 |
| Q: I am 48 years old and 200# and presently take Diovan hct 80/12.5 and also crestor 10mg for high ... A: Bob, These drugs are usually for life. Certain lifestyle changes (increased exercise, weight ... | |
| hypertension | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: resistant hypertension to treatment in the old diabetes paitant A: Without a specific question it is somewhat difficult to comment. However, diabetics should be ... | |
| Use of diuretics in controlling BP | 4/7/2004 |
| Q: I've seen that diuretic medication is being used to control blood pressure. That being the case, ... A: In the case of coffee and sodas, caffeine IS the diuretic, so non-caffeinated versions would not ... | |
| Blood Pressure Medications | 3/28/2004 |
| Q: I am a white female of 48 years old. I was put on Atenolol 50 mg. per day a couple of months ago. ... A: Medications not usually associated with fatigue include diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide and ... | |
| Atenolol | 3/27/2004 |
| Q: Jeffries, Are antihypertensive drugs taken lifelong? can't they be stopped after a period? What ... A: It has been shown that prolonged elevation of blood pressure causes an increased rate of ... | |
Hypertension
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William B. Jeffries, Ph.D.
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Expertise
Questions on the mechanism of action and side effects of antihypertensive drugs, the epidemiology of hypertension and the cardiovascular complications of untreated or undertreated high blood pressure
Experience
I have been an investigator in the field of hypertension research for over 20 years.
Organizations
Council for High Blood Pressure Research
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
American Heart Association
Publications
Hypertension, Journal of Hypertension, Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Molecular Pharmacology, American Journal of Physiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Dentistry
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Pharmacology
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