- pharmacist can help identify an option appropriate for someone with hypertension.
What Should You Do If You Take One of These?
Don’t panic—and don’t automatically stop it.
The American Heart Association specifically advises against stopping prescribed medications without first discussing - the change with a healthcare professional. Instead, make a list of everything you use: prescription medicines, over-the-counter painkillers, cold medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements and energy/caffeine products.
Then ask your doctor or pharmacist whether any could be contributing to your blood-pressure readings.
When High Blood Pressure Becomes an Emergency
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LISTEN UP! If Your Blood Pressure’s High, These Pills Are Your WORST ENEMY – DITCH THEM NOW!
