Can taking beta blockers help relieve symptoms of anxiety in stressful situations?

Should I avoid caffeine when taking beta blockers?

I had a heart attack last month and have been taking beta blockers ever since. Should I avoid drinking caffeinated drinks while I'm taking beta blockers?

How quickly does spironolactone lower blood pressure?

I want to start using spironolactone to help lower my high blood pressure caused by resistant hypertension. How quickly does spironolactone lower blood pressure?

Will quitting coffee affect hypertension by lowering blood pressure?

I struggle with hypertension. If I stop drinking coffee, will this lower my blood pressure?

Do beta blockers weaken the heart?

My grandmother was prescribed beta blockers ever since she had a heart attack. Will these beta blockers weaken her heart?

How long should you wait to take hypertension medication after drinking caffeine?

I was prescribed hypertension medication recently. How long should I wait to take my hypertension medication after drinking coffee?

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How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Blood Pressure

High blood sugar levels cause widespread damage to your body and blood pressure. Learn about the effect of high blood sugar here.

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Can Hypoglycemia Cause Hypertension?

Learn about the side effects of hypoglycemia, the causes of hypertension, and the potential relationship between these two conditions here.

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How Beta Blockers Affect Blood Sugar

Beta blockers are used to treat high blood pressure. Learn about their effect on blood sugar, their safety and side effects, and who should avoid them here.

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How Caffeine Affects Your Blood Pressure

Find out everything ranging from how safe it is to drink coffee when you have high blood pressure to the mechanisms by which caffeine affects blood pressure.

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Do Calcium Channel Blockers Raise Blood Sugar?

Learn about calcium channel blockers, their effect on blood sugar, and who should avoid taking them altogether.

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Relationship Between Hypertension and Type 1 Diabetes

Learn about the connection between hypertension and type 1 diabetes, how type 1 diabetes may cause hypertension, and how to treat both of these conditions.

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The 4 Stages of Hypertension

High blood pressure or hypertension is generally broken down into four stages. Learn what they are here.

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Is Blood Pressure the Same as Blood Sugar?

Although "blood pressure" and "blood sugar" sound similar, they are very different from each other. Learn more about their relationship here.

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Hypertension: Risk Factors, Types, and More

Hypertension is termed "a silent killer" because it goes undetected in many people. Understanding the causes of high blood pressure can help reduce the risks.