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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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!) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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"). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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