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You are unlikely to feel any better for having your blood pressure ed. Thanks to modern developments, you should not…
Can I drive?
Once blood pressure is well controlled, there is no objection to driving However, some organisations have their own rules for…
Will I have to give up sport or gardening?
There is no reason why you should change your activities in any way unless you have an additional medical problem…
What happens if I forget to take my tablets?
When most forms of blood pressure treatment are stopped, blood pressure only climbs slowly over days or even weeks. Missing…
How often should I have my blood pressure measured?
During the initial stage of adjusting your treatment it may be necessary Ito have your blood pressure checked frequently probably…
Will I suffer side-effects?
Serious side-effects are now, happily, very unusual. It is natural to attribute any symptom which you have after starting a…
Why does my doctor keep changing my tablets?
In general, the aim of treatment is to produce a gradual lowering of blood pressure over a period of weeks…
Medicine for treating blood pressure
In the past decade, a large number of blood pressure-lowering drugs have been developed. The perfect tablet should be completely…
Is exercise harmful?
Physical exercise takes one of two forms: dynamic exercise such as running or cycling and isometric exercise such as heavy…
Should I avoid stress?
Anxiety and vigorous mental or physical effort can raise blood pressure to quite a major degree. Although at first sight…