Question 1

is turmeric a blood thinner, and is it good for high blood pressure? also, how much should i take?

Accepted Answer

: High blood pressure kills and maims especially in the elderly. Tumeric has not been shown to protect against stroke, MI, kidney failure but BP meds have. Go with the science.

Question 2

i have high blood pressure and on htc exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) medication. is it safe to take coq10 and.fish oil? it has warning label if taken with a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Not sure there is proven benefit to taking coenzyme q.

Question 3

do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Not "cause": In reality we do not KNOW the true cause of high blood pressure. We do know many things that will drive it up in a predisposed individual. Considering about 30% of population has HTN, it is fairly common. Smoking and/or any act that stresses the body or mind can drive BP up in someone wo already has HTN or is genetically "ripe" to develop  HTN

Question 4

what can cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Different causes: Many factors contribute to this: 
Diet. Sodium causes water retention therefore increased BP
Age and calcification of vessels, less compliant
Stimulants (Caffeine)
Stress
Genetics and enviornmental factors

Question 5

can soda cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Carbonated beverages have been blamed for many health issues.  However, there is no known direct cause and effect relationship between them and high blood pressure.  Having said that, excessive intake will likely lead to weight gain and obesity increases your risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Question 6

does gnc vitapak ripped cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Gnc vita pack: Not known. No adequate data on its effect on bp.

Question 7

what can cause high blood pressure in young people?

Accepted Answer

Many problems: Obesity is a common cause, as is renal artery disease. Hormonal excess and glomerular disease can also be causes of high blood pressure. Kidney disease will cause it. In any case hypertension in a  young person requires thoughtful examination and investigation of the patient by their phsician.

Question 8

can synthryoid brand cause cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Certainly no, if your dose is correct.

Question 9

are there medications that could cause high blood pressure ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely!  there are multiple medicines that can raise blood pressure.  Generally any medicine that has stimulant properties can cause your BP to go up.  Rarely, albuterol can cause a transient rise in blood preessure.  Are you taking anything else?

Question 10

i'm getting off depocate, will this cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

It should not: There are reports of Depakote causing high blood pressure in under 5% of people who take it. There are some smaller reports in about 2% of it causing low blood pressure. In general, there has been no significant reporting of bringing on high blood pressure when stopping it. The biggest concern is having seizures in those who were taking it for that reason.

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