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What is my blood pressure reading in numbers? (Ask your healthcare provider to write it down for you.) |
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What is my goal blood pressure? |
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Is my blood pressure under adequate control? |
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Is my systolic pressure too high (over 140)? |
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What would be a healthy weight for me? |
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Is there a diet to help me lose weight (if I need to) and lower my blood
pressure? |
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Is there a recommended healthy eating plan I should follow to help lower my blood pressure (if I don't need to lose weight)? |
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Is it safe for me to start doing regular physical activity? |
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What is the name of my blood pressure medication? Is that the brand name or the generic name? |
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What are the possible side effects of my medication? (Be sure the doctor
knows about any allergies you have and any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and dietary supplements.) |
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What time of day should I take my blood pressure medicine? |
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Should I take it with food? |
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Are there any foods, beverages or dietary supplements I should avoid when taking this medicine? |
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What should I do if I forget to take my blood pressure medicine at the
recommended time? Should I take it as soon as I remember or should I wait until the next dosage is due? |
