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What age group should not be prescribed beta blockers?

My mom is 65 and wants to start taking beta blockers to reduce her blood pressure. What age group is at risk when taking beta blockers?

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?

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?

Can people with chronic high blood pressure drink caffeinated drinks?

I struggle with chronic high blood pressure. Is it okay for me to drink caffeinated drinks like coffee or energy drinks?

Can drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks increase blood pressure immediately?

I was recently told by my doctor that I have hypertension and high blood pressure. Does drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks raise blood pressure immediately?

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?

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How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Blood Pressure

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How Caffeine Affects Your Blood Pressure

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How can I bring down high blood pressure immediately?

I have been experiencing sporadic spikes in my blood pressure ever since my diabetes diagnosis. Is there any way I can bring down my blood pressure immediately when it happens? Is it down to rest

What type of diabetes causes high blood pressure?

My brother was diagnosed with diabetes yesterday. I'm quite worried because he is so young and I know that diabetes often causes high blood pressure. Do both type 1 and type 2 diabetes cause high

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Does Diabetes Cause High Blood Pressure?

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