Question 1

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 2

if i can't get anxiety under control, and medications not working how will my blood pressure go down?

Accepted Answer

: There are different types of medication for blood pressure. And some medication is more affective for high BP caused by anxiety. See your doctor and discuss.

Question 3

is there a natural way to lower blood pressure?  i don't want to rely on medications. i have started walking and walk around 4kms a day. any advice..

Accepted Answer

Yes: Regular aerobic exercise, low sodium diet, minimize caffeine, don't smoke.  Magnesium supplements may help.

Question 4

i was given a blood pressure test to detect drugs? i don't do drugs, but im just curious to know what a blood pressure can detect, like alchocol or drugs?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, nope: BP isn't able to pick up any drugs, unless you're dropping meth or coke at the time, in which case your BP will be sky high. Now if you mean you were given a blood test for drugs, that might be a different story.

Question 5

how to reduce blood pressure medication?

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

how to lower blood pressure with out medication

Accepted Answer

Healthy lifestyle : Diet and exercise, good night sleep, avoid fast food, snacks, excess salt, sugar and fat, fresh air, fresh fruits / vegetables. That said, all the above will help maintain a normal blood pressure or prevent development of of hypertension, however, if you already have the condition, better follow your doctor's advice and recommendations, hypertension can just be sign of another disease, good luck

Question 10

what is a good blood pressure while on medication?

Accepted Answer

Optimally ≤120/80: Consensus expert panels convene periodically to answer this question, but usually ≤120/≤80 is ideal.  However, there is some flexibility given age and other conditions and risk factors.  BP is quite variable naturally and subject to considerable measurement error, so calibrated arm (not wrist or finger) BP cuffs, good technique are important.  24 hour automatic BP monitoring is useful if in doubt.

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