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How can I reduce my salt intake if I have high blood pressure?
If you have high blood pressure, you should not consume more than 1 teaspoon (6 grams) of salt... Full Answer12/31/1969
What blood pressure medication is safe during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant and have high blood pressure, your doctor will probably prescribe... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are possible side effects while taking amlodipine?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates your blood vessels, allowing blood to flow... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is losartan?
Losartan is part of a group of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARB).... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a diuretic?
Diuretics discharge extra fluid and salt out of the body with the urine, and this helps to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is atenol?
Atenol is part of the beta-blocker group of medications. Other medicines in this group are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What side effects does ramipril (Altace) cause?
Taking ramipril can cause dry coughing (15% of patients), increase potassium in the blood,... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is ramipril?
Ramipril works to open up the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure. It blocks an... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the risks of not treating high blood pressure?
Untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke and/or kidney and heart disease.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?
Someone who has sleep apnea snores a lot while sleeping. Their partner may say that they even... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is white coat syndrome?
The type of high blood pressure called "white coat syndrome" measures normal at home but high... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I get an accurate blood pressure reading?
Before your blood pressure is measured, sit for five minutes. Then, your arm should be stretched... Full Answer12/31/1969
What tests will I need if I have high blood pressure?
If you have high blood pressure, you need to undergo a general blood test to evaluate your kidney... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why does high blood pressure cause heart attacks?
Risk of heart attack rises when blood pressure goes above 115/75. Generally, the lifespan of... Full Answer12/31/1969
How common is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a very common health problem. For reasons we don't know, it becomes more... Full Answer12/31/1969
