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If you have high blood pressure, do you need to adjust your medication during a heat wave?
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Diuretics and heat: Exposure to extreme heat can be very dangerous. A person exposed to extreme heat who is taking a diuretic should absolutely hold (meaning temporarily discontinue) that medication and immediately consult a physician and try to get cool. http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/faq.asp
Answered 1/11/2016
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Not really: Take your BP more often and manage! You may dilate up and have a lower BP at rest.
Answered 1/11/2016
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NO: Check your BP frequently and if concerned ask your MD
Answered 3/11/2016
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