Question 1

Which tablet is best for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Many anti hypertensive classes of drugs are available to treat high blood pressure. Each class of drug have their own effect on BP, additional benefit on heart/kidney/diabetes and some side effects. Hence, treatment is decided after an over-all assessment of a patient. There's no "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to selection of the BP medications.

Question 2

Can drinking lots of water lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Drinking water has role in blood pressure maintenance. When a person is dehydrated BP drops initially but later on kidneys reabsorbs more water rather than excreting in urine and vasopressin is released which constricts the blood vessels, both together can increase blood pressure. Hence, every person should drink at least 3 liters of water in a day to prevent dehydration and to maintain BP. One should also note that excess water intake should also be avoided which can put more stress on heart and cause fluid retention in the body.

Question 3

What should be avoided in high BP?

Accepted Answer

Sodium rich food such as table salts,processed food,Canned soups,dried soup mixes,salted snacks along with Alcohol,smoking,Stress are best to be avoided.

Question 4

Which tablet is best for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Many anti hypertensive classes of drugs are available to treat high blood pressure. Each class of drug have their own effect on BP, additional benefit on heart/kidney/diabetes and some side effects. Hence, treatment is decided after an over-all assessment of a patient. There's no "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to selection of the BP medications.

Question 5

What is normal blood pressure by age?

Accepted Answer

In earlier times, Blood pressure was defined according to age. With all the new research data, Hypertension is defined only by increase in numbers in blood pressure which applies similarly for all adults above 18 years of age. Normal blood pressure is a reading less than 120/80 mm Hg. Any reading above 120/80 mm Hg checked consequently for three days needs a doctor's opinion.

Question 6

How can I quickly lower my blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

By calming down and lying flat one can lower Bp to certain extent but consult physician for medications. On a general note, follow life style modifications such as Increase activity and exercise more, Lose weight if you're overweight, Cut back on sugar and refined carbohydrates, Eat more potassium and less sodium, Eat less processed food, Reduce excess stress and Try meditation or yoga.

Which tablet is best for high blood pressure?

Which tablet is best for high blood pressure?

Related Questions

Can drinking lots of water lower blood pressure?

What should be avoided in high BP?

Which tablet is best for high blood pressure?

What is normal blood pressure by age?

How can I quickly lower my blood pressure?

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs