Sensitivites to BP meds

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 23 2009

Q: What combination of BP meds do you recommend for African-American women who are sensitive to BP meds, yet do not respond well to them? I had to stop Lisinopril because it made me cough, BP remained hign on HCTZ and Atenolol, Norvasc worked for a short time, also have pitting edema from my calves to my ankles.

A: Your drug sensitivities make you more difficult to treat. If you are not already seeing a physician who specializes in the treatment of high blood pressure, you should ask your doctor for a referral. Another consideration to help you obtain better control would be use of the RESPeRATE. It has no side effects and does not interact with any blood pressure drugs.

Safety of Micardis medication

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 23 2009

Q: Please tell me if Micardis 80 mg. is safe for blood pressure. I’m also considering buying Resperate.

A: Micardis is a drug that has been approved for the treatment of high blood pressure. The recommended dosing is 20mg up to 80 mg once a day. With any drug there is always the possibility of adverse reactions but most people take this medication without problems. Regular use of the RESPeRATE could be helpful in lowering the amount of drug required to treat your blood pressure.

Please Note: RESPeRATE users – do not reduce your blood pressure medication without first consulting with your health care professional.

Hypertension medication and standards of care

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 16 2009

Q: How is it determined what type of BP med is used to treat hypertension? What are BP medication made of?

A: There are standards of care for the treatment of high blood pressure that help a doctor select the best drug to use. The various classes of drugs are made of specific chemicals that affect the body in different ways to lower blood pressure. To see current guideliness for physicians on the treatment of high blood pressure including which drugs to use, click here.

Are there any blood pressure medications that do not cause sever muscle pain?

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 14 2008

Q: Are there any BP meds that do not cause severe muscle pain?

A: Thiazide diuretics are often used as the initial treatment of high blood pressure. They are not known to cause severe muscle pain. Don’t forget that the RESPeRATE has no side effects and effectively lowers blood pressure when used regularly.

What is the initial therapy for someone who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure?

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 26 2007

Q: When prescribing BP meds to patients for the first time, is there a particular drug that a doctor should start out with first and then work up to other categories if the medications are not working?

A: To quote the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaulation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, “Thiazide-type diuretics should be used as initial therapy for most patients with hypertension, either alone or in combination.”

Could resperate help my mom lower her blood pressure?

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 04 2007

Q: Would RESPeRATE help my mom lower the risk of higher blood pressure and the occurrences of the mini strokes?

A: RESPeRATE can help your mom and anyone else interested in lowering their blood pressure. Reducing high blood pressure can decrease the risk of a stroke, big or little. RESPeRATE has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure without side effects. It was the first medical device to be cleared by the FDA for the treatment of high blood pressure.