Question 1

i think i overdosed on blood pressure medications. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Fluids: Increase your fluid intake.  If you are symptomatic with dizziness, weakness, or lightheadedness, you should go the emergency room.

Question 2

my loved one is 25 years old,he is diagnosed with high blood pressure, and takes medication for it daily, he does not have any symptoms and never did but he was diagnosed with it 2 years ago. my question is, with medication will he be okay long term?

Accepted Answer

: He needs to take the medication regularly, lose weight if he is overweight, limit intake of salt, exercise regularly and get regular medical check up. 
Wish you and your loved one good health!

Question 3

what symptoms or signs would tell a person that they have high blood pressure without going to a doctor or drug store?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to tell: Some people with high blood pressure might have a headache or blurry vision.  However, most people cannot feel or tell what their blood pressure is.  The only reliable way to check your blood pressure is by using a blood pressure cuff.

Question 4

i'm taking medication for high blood pressure, and have been having some mild symptoms lately. do i need to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Side effects of Meds: Almost all medications can have a side effects depending on the dose and the purpose. I would recommend seeing your doctor to see if those new symptoms are related to the medications prescribed or due to some other cause.

Question 5

hi there. my mom's pulse is 30, she is on blood pressure medication and had a previous problem with her heart. she has no other symptoms and says she feels fine. should she see a doctor again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since she has hypertension, her own doctor would know best if visits should be once or twice a year for routine care.

Question 6

i have my blood pressure controlled  with medication but i have noticed that my pr has increased into the 110- 130 area for which same used to be 80's?

Accepted Answer

Well: That doesn't sound right unless the arteries are relaxing too much from dose, that could lead to light headiness. Its important you talk to your doctor about if is due to too much diuretic or to high of a dose on the BP medication.

Question 7

how to reduce blood pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: Watching your diet, specifically salt and salt derivatives are very important.  Certain ethnic groups crave salt and use  heavily salted food items because of the salt content.
Be careful of msg, used widely as meat tenderizer.  Exercise moderately, but regular will also help.

Question 8

can blood pressure medications cause ed?

Accepted Answer

Possible.: Typically beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are implicated.  Most men will have no trouble with these medications . If you have these side effects you should discuss with your doctor.

Question 9

i need to refill my blood pressure medication.

Accepted Answer

Call pharmacist: Many states and pharmacies are making allowances during this time to extend prescriptions.  
Call your physician office and pharmacy and check. Some health departments might be able to help or make suggestions.
If you need it from Health Tap, you would need 
to get a paid consultation.  Good luck

Question 10

how do i get off of blood pressure medication

Accepted Answer

Under prescriber’s: direction. I assume you were started on blood pressure meds due to your high blood pressure with or without symptoms. If you feel that might not be needed anymore or meds are causing you side effects best would be to address it with your prescriber so that you can set goals and making sure that is the right thing to do.

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I think i overdosed on blood pressure medications. what should i do?

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My loved one is 25 years old,he is diagnosed with high blood pressure, and takes medication for it daily, he does not have any symptoms and never did but he was diagnosed with it 2 years ago. my question is, with medication will he be okay long term?

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What symptoms or signs would tell a person that they have high blood pressure without going to a doctor or drug store?

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I'm taking medication for high blood pressure, and have been having some mild symptoms lately. do i need to see a doctor?

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Hi there. my mom's pulse is 30, she is on blood pressure medication and had a previous problem with her heart. she has no other symptoms and says she feels fine. should she see a doctor again?

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I have my blood pressure controlled with medication but i have noticed that my pr has increased into the 110- 130 area for which same used to be 80's?

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How to reduce blood pressure medication?

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Can blood pressure medications cause ed?

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I need to refill my blood pressure medication.

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How do i get off of blood pressure medication

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