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?

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?

Do you have resistant hypertension if you can't lower blood pressure?

I can't seem to lower my blood pressure even when using diuretic medication. Does this mean I have resistant hypertension?

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.

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

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The Effect of Anxiety on Blood Pressure

People with hypertension often have anxiety disorders. Here are some effective hypertension management techniques to relieve stress-induced hypertension.