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Blood Pressure
Having high or low blood pressure is more dangerous than it may seem. Very often a person having problems with blood pressure feels almost fine. But if the problem continues to occur and is not cured, more serious consequences will follow. Thoughtful and prompt actions such as changing one's lifestyle, visiting a doctor and starting taking medication is essential for people with abnormal blood pressure. Once blood pressure medication is prescribed, several rules should be followed in order for the drugs to bring better results. Taking medicines of a certain brand should be scheduled and dosed properly. Prescriptions should be filled regularly so that the drugs are available when needed. Such medicines are usually prescribed according to one's condition and blood pressure stage determined by a doctor. The drugs are designed to change one's blood pressure to the normal rate or even to a lower/higher one in case of a stroke, heart disease, certain kidney diseases and diabetes. Blood pressure medicines are usually divided into four main categories: Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, Alpha-blockers. The following drugs help normalize blood pressure: Adalat, Altace, Avapro, Cardura, Coreg, Coumadin, Cozaar, Isoptin, Lopressor, Norvasc, Plavix, Tenormin.
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