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What Is The Best Medicine For High Blood Pressure?
yes been taking nadolol 40 mg for over 20 years for wpw and now norvasc 5mg for almost 18 months for high blood pressure .my blood pressure is still high averages 150 over 100 sometimes higher also tried and \olmesartan medoxomil before the norvasc didnt work either just feel tired , weak and light headed all the time and feel constant pressure n my head.have gained weight this past year almost 20 lbs while still exercising but not as much Im thinking to gradually go off the norvasc since its basically doesnt work that great and i feel terrible .Live in Canada
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Hello,
The blood pressure level of 150 / 100 mm Hg with antihypertensive medicine indicates additional care of life style modifications as:
- Regular walking, exercises, aerobics
- Deep breathing exercises, YOGA
- Meditations
- Relaxation techniques
- Sound regular uninteruppted sleep of 7 hours
- Avoidance of smoking (active or passive) if applicable
- Avoidance of stress, anxiety
- Regular consumption of medicines
- Salt restricted or salt free diet as per the advise of your dietician
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, body weight
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The blood pressure level of 150 / 100 mm Hg with antihypertensive medicine indicates additional care of life style modifications as:
- Regular walking, exercises, aerobics
- Deep breathing exercises, YOGA
- Meditations
- Relaxation techniques
- Sound regular uninteruppted sleep of 7 hours
- Avoidance of smoking (active or passive) if applicable
- Avoidance of stress, anxiety
- Regular consumption of medicines
- Salt restricted or salt free diet as per the advise of your dietician
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, body weight
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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