Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your...
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Hypertension is blood pressure that is often higher than 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Alternative Names HBP; Blood pressure -... Read more »
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HBP; Blood pressure - high Home Care Ask your doctor how often you should have your blood pressure checked. Some people may need to check... Read more »
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ReferencesAdrogu HJ, Madias NE. Sodium and potassium in the pathogenesis of hypertension. N Engl J Med. 2007 May 10;356(19):1966-78.AHA; ACC;... Read more »
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CausesCauses of Primary HypertensionHypertension is referred to as essential (primary) when the doctor is unable to identify a specific cause. It is... Read more »