Question 1

how are high blood pressure meds determined?

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Guidelines: Physicians typically choose blood pressure medications based on the recommendations of jnc 7, which is a collection of recommendations from national experts based on the most up-to-date research. While most docs follow these recommendations, it is important to consider each patient individually based on their needs and any other illnesses.

Question 2

what high blood pressure meds cause cysts?

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No relationship: One large study found no relationship between high blood pressure treatment and kidney cysts but there was an increase risk with high blood pressure itself.  Cysts in kidney can also cause high blood pressure in some cases.

Question 3

can i take lipozen if i take high blood pressure meds ?

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Not a good idea: Over the counter supplements are generally not a good idea if you are taking prescribed medications.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 4

i missed my high blood pressure meds this morning. should i take double tonight?

Accepted Answer

Check your blood: pressure tonight , if it is elevated or not under control you can take one now and the other one later on tonight.

Question 5

when taking high blood pressure meds how often are you suppose to get a blood test?

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ONCE IN THE BEGINNIN: You do not need periodic blood tests if you are being treated for high blood pressure, unless some abnormality was found on the initial exam
blood test should be done at the initial visit and needs to be repeated only if you are being treated with diuretics and we need to check your potassium level, otherwise once a year may be all you need.

Question 6

are you suppose to get a blood test when taking high blood pressure meds for six months?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what : Kind of meds you are on.

Question 7

what do you think, could high blood pressure meds at very low does cause sexual problems?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: BP meds can sometimes cause sexual problems. It is relatively uncommon but not rare, talk to your dr.

Question 8

is lisopronil a good high blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: Lisinopril is a good anti hypertensive medication. It is not necessarily one that we recommend as a first choice. We try and choose Meds appropriate to the individual.

Question 9

what the best time to take high blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

At night: There is recent medical evidence out that taking your BP meds at night leads to better control of your blood pressure that ultimately  decreases your risk of cardiac and renal disease.

Question 10

can you take high blood pressure meds with preperation h?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also can take HTN meds with prep h. No interactions.

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