Question 1

how can u take my blood pressure?

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In person: Blood pressure can only be measured in person. Many drug stores have a blood pressure instrument that will do it for you and give you the result.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 2

what can you do to take blood pressure ?

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Sphygomanometer: How's that for a term for the national spelling bee. That device with a stethoscope is used to measure the sounds in arteries as the device raises and lowers cuff pressure on usually the arm.  The changes in sounds will allow your health professional to assign a value for the upper (systolic) and lower (diastolic) blood pressure throughout your body.

Question 3

what can i take to lower my blood pressure?

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Many choices: Before medication, diet and exercise can go an awful long way in controlling high blood pressure. Should that not be enough, there are literally dozens of drugs over several classes that can be used to treat high blood pressure. Your doctor will help identify the appropriate medication based on your individual needs.

Question 4

what is the proper way to take your blood pressure?

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Very carefully?: Electronic blood pressure (BP) cuffs are not too expensive &amp; readily available at most pharmacies &amp; big box stores. Rest 5-15min before checking BP. Then wait another 5min &amp; recheck your BP. Do this one more time then average all 3 readings. Keep track of these averages then bring your cuff &amp; record to your family doc for calibration &amp; interpretation. Don't check after exercise or stressful events

Question 5

can you take blood pressure medication before going to bed?

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Bed Time BP pills: There are some blood vpressure pills you should not take at bed time.These are the ones which contain a diuretic, because it will wake you up more then one time to pass urine as thats the effect of these medicines, but others you can take at bed time without the water pills or combination with water pill.

Question 6

what would it take to be free from blood pressure medication?

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A lower BP.: Unless there are drastic changes in lifestyle (diet exercise, wt loss or use of alcohol or medications)  meds for high BP are generally for life. You may get small reduction in BP with minor changes but they are usually not substantial enough to modify therapy.  However, if you have wt to lose, exercise to start and a better diet to eat , there is no down side to getting with the program.

Question 7

which type of pills can i take to decrease my blood pressure?

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There are quite a : Few different anti-hypertensive medications. Your doctors will carefully select one that is appropriate  based on your specific presentation.

Question 8

do i really need to take medicine to lower my blood pressure.?

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Try diet change.: Reducing salt may help your blood pressure. Losing weight if you are overweight may help, but if your blood pressure is still high (over 140/90) medications are necessary.Lowering your blood pressure is important to reduce the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and strokes.

Question 9

can you tell me is it bad to take your blood pressure too much?

Accepted Answer

No but...: Checking your blood pressure too many times every day may cause too much anxiety and falsely elevated your blood pressure. Checking as many times as 2-3 times per day would be acceptable but not always necessary if not having symptoms or very abnormal readings. You may try checking 1-2 times per day but at different times of day. Log your readings and review with your doctor.

Question 10

how long will it take for lebetalol to lower my blood pressure?

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Acute and chronic: There will be an immediate effect after the first dose but the maximal effect may not be seen for weeks.

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