Do beta blockers weaken the heart?

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

When I get in stressful situations, my blood pressure rises significantly. Can taking beta blockers help relieve symptoms of anxiety?

Can taking beta blockers affect sleep when taken at bed time?

I need to take beta blockers to help me lower my blood pressure. If I take them before bedtime, will they affect my sleep?

Does caffeine affect the efficacy of beta blockers?

I take beta blockers to help with my blood pressure and hypertension. Does drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks affect the efficacy of beta blockers?

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?

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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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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.

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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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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.

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?

Can I control my diabetes and high blood pressure naturally?

I have Type 1 diabetes (I received my diagnosis last month). The thought of having to go to the doctor's office all the time and take all these different medications makes me feel quite nervous.

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?

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?

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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.