Question 1

what are the best drugs used in the treatment of systolic hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Several Drugs: I suppose your question is about Isolated Systolic Hypertension.I will list the groups as there are many
1Diuretics like Hydrochlorthiazide
2Calcium channel Blockers like Cardizem
3Beta Blockers like Coreg
4Nitrites 
5Angiotensin Convering Enzymes like Lisnopril
6Angiotensin Receptor Blockers like Valsartan
All these drugs can be used in Isolated SystolicHypertension

Question 2

what is the most recommended  medication   for isolated systolic  hypertension with. a pulse rate in high 40s.  pulse pressure averages over 100.male.?

Accepted Answer

Systolic HTN: Isolated systolic hypertension is often treated with acalcium channel blocker such as nifedipine.

Question 3

hello, im 22 and take lisinopril 10mg a day for isolated systolic hypertension. otherwise healthy. had full work up- all normal/ cause unknown. systolic usually 138-140 without meds. would you recommend that i keep taking medication for this?

Accepted Answer

: If your blood pressure numbers are consistently that high, then yes, the medicine will give you a normal blood pressure. If your blood pressure stays elevated long-term, you risk heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, etc. The medicine keeping your blood pressure normal will prevent these side effects from happening. You are young so you have a long time for these complications to occur.

Question 4

what is the best medicine to treat isolated systolic hypertension? my systolic elevates but diastolic is perfect. other meds dropped diastolic too low

Accepted Answer

SYSTOLIC HYPERTENSIO: First and foremost, lifestyle changes should be instituted which include salt restriction, physical exercise, weight reduction, and limiting alcohol consumption.  Regarding medication, ace inhibitors or arb's (angiotensin receptor blockers) are often prescribed for systolic hypertension with a goal of keeping the diastolic pressure above 70.  Losartan which you take is an arb.

Question 5

are arb's for isolated  systolic hypertension 50yr old best treatment with good bmi with healthy lifestylei?can they be used alone without diuretics?

Accepted Answer

For some patients: ARBs are a good choice for high blood pressure in some patients, and can be used without a diuretic. However, the best choice of medication is based on the other conditions a patient has, the other medications they are taking, race, and how high the blood pressure is. Your doctor will be able to make a recommendation for which medication is right for you.

Question 6

what's systolic hypertension?

Accepted Answer

BP greater than 140: Systolic BP is the top # of BP reading and hypertension is generally regarded as sbp > 140mmhg.

Question 7

i have over night systolic hypertension ?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis and: treatment depends on level and extent of hypertension.  If severe, metabolic causes need to be excluded.  Most of the time, cause cannot be pinned down, so it is called "essential hypertension."  But it still needs control to minimize damage to end organs, such as brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys.

Question 8

what does it mean when someone says systolic hypertension?

Accepted Answer

See below: Systolic is the higher reading when blood pressure is checked
some people specially older may have only this number elevated , while most others have both
if both are elevated , they need to be treated.

Question 9

what's isolated systolic hypertension n how to control it ?

Accepted Answer

SBP over 140 while D: Sbp over 140 while dbp ok treatment diuretics, ccb.

Question 10

what is the treatment for isolated systolic hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Right: It is the treatment choices for hypertension -- there is not an isolated systolic hypertension.

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Hello, im 22 and take lisinopril 10mg a day for isolated systolic hypertension. otherwise healthy. had full work up- all normal/ cause unknown. systolic usually 138-140 without meds. would you recommend that i keep taking medication for this?

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What is the best medicine to treat isolated systolic hypertension? my systolic elevates but diastolic is perfect. other meds dropped diastolic too low

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Are arb's for isolated systolic hypertension 50yr old best treatment with good bmi with healthy lifestylei?can they be used alone without diuretics?

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I have over night systolic hypertension ?

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