diet when recommended—remain important alongside medication.
Reducing heavily processed foods and checking sodium on food labels can make a meaningful difference.
Chemistry
- Smoking or Using Nicotine
Taking blood-pressure medication doesn’t cancel out the cardiovascular risks associated with smoking.
Lifestyle changes such
as not smoking remain an important part of reducing cardiovascular risk in people with hypertension.
Drugs & Medications
If you smoke and want to quit, a healthcare professional can help you choose an appropriate cessation strategy.
- Frequently Using Ibuprofen or Other NSAIDs
Over-the-counter doesn’t always mean interaction-free.
