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Top 10 Things You Must Know About Your Blood Pressure Medications - Page 9

By RealAge
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Top 10 Things You Must Know About Your Blood Pressure Medications

Take them like your life depends on them -- because it does. Plus, a normal blood pressure keeps you younger. By RealAge

Don't Rely on Diuretics to Offset Exercise Effects

Blood pressure can increase when you exercise. Until now, nobody knew how to prevent that. New research found that while diuretics didn't stop this blood pressure increase, an angiotensin receptor blocker did. (Some examples of this type of med include Avapro, Cozaar, Diovan, and Hyzaar). Not every med is right for everyone. See why controlling blood pressure is so complex.
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