What numbers represent low blood pressure?

January 6, 2010 By 4 Comments
Jackie Blue asked:


I’m unsually tired this morning. I do take blood pressure medication daily for the 9 mo. This morning checking my blood pressure at home it read 106/58, and pulse was 56. I began using flaxseed two weeks ago. I know it has many health benefits, including for blood pressure. Is this number a normal number, or low? I intend to monitor it for a few days, but do not know what represents a low enough number to call my doctor.
I am 53 yrs of age.

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Is it true that once you start taking High Blood Pressure Medication , you have to take them forever?

August 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
O-H asked:


I have heard that once you start taking high Blood Pressure medication that you have to stay on it for he rest of your life even if you improve your condition, is that true ???

Best Informed Answer 10 Points and please provide links if possible

Thank You !!!!
That’s funny Jenny my Doctor pretty much put it the same way .

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Why do I have high blood pressure at 24?

August 3, 2009 By 9 Comments
bossmanham asked:


I am at a healthy weight, I exercise semi-regularly (school gets in the way sometimes). But my blood pressure is usually around 140/80. My doctor gave me Diovan, but I’m a little hesitant to take a blood pressure medication after some horror stories I’ve heard. What do you think?

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Does blood pressure medication make everyone feel tired and sore all over?

December 29, 2008 By 3 Comments
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Pants asked:


I have been taking blood pressure medication for 3 days, and although my blood pressure is now perfect, I feel awful.

I just wanted to know if this is something that is temporary, where the side effects you become immune to, or if this is something unusual?

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How long does it take blood pressure medication to take effect?

December 9, 2008 By 5 Comments
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bribri75 asked:


I am a 33 yr old guy. My doctor just put me on 25mg of Hydrochlorothiazide. One pill a day. I started taking yesterday. I have been monitoring my blood pressure constantly since. Its still way too high. Should I be concerned and call my physician or wait a few days for the medication to take effect.

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If you have high blood pressure medication can you become an airline pilot?

November 17, 2008 By 4 Comments
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Patrick asked:


I am on high blood pressure medication and I am wondering can I still become an airline pilot if my blood pressure is under control?

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How exactly does blood pressure medication work ?

November 4, 2008 By 4 Comments
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Mike asked:


If blood pressure is the result of blood moving inefficiently or in a restricted manner around your body then how does blood pressure medication go about lowering it ? Does it contain something that expands your arteries ? Or some type of blood thinner ? Or does it merely slow your heart down ? Thanks for your replies

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What are some ways to prevent high blood pressure and heart disease if it is hereditary?

October 4, 2008 By 4 Comments
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?slimqtpie2006? asked:


My mom and dad suffer from high blood pressure,high cholesterol. It run on both sides of the family,that along with diabetes and heart disease. My mom started taking blood pressure medication young,in her later 20′s. My dad suffered from a stroke due to high blood pressure. I am 22yrs old and do not want to suffer this especially while young. Are there any ways I can be proactive about not suffering from those conditions now and later on in life being that it is hereditary? Or do I not have a chance in preventing it?

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