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Can Hypertension Be Controlled While On Flomax?
I have read so a recent medical news that FDA has put out recent Ralert about FLOMAX ( my husband takes it now for a while because urinary problem) and a brother in law has been prescribed Propecia( Finestrade?) for UR problems with hx of previous complication too long to discuss. In 3 sentences what are the Major interventions a lay person can help herself with to help with their Hypertension control ( aside from Rx) and prevent complication ?
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
Lifestyle modification is import at part of blood pressure control. Few things that can hp control the blood pressure are following.
1. Avoid excessive salt (not more then 6 gr per day means no added salt)
2. Exercise is the best thing to do. At least 150 minutes quick walk in a week is advised.
3. Weight loss (if overweight or obese) has got a huge role in BP control. 4. More vegetables and fruits.
Besides these Control of other risk factors like avoiding smoking and cholesterol-reducing drugs (if high) are also very helpful to avoid complications.
These things are important, however, most people would need drugs to control BP and are necessary as the best advantage is with good control of BP.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
Lifestyle modification is import at part of blood pressure control. Few things that can hp control the blood pressure are following.
1. Avoid excessive salt (not more then 6 gr per day means no added salt)
2. Exercise is the best thing to do. At least 150 minutes quick walk in a week is advised.
3. Weight loss (if overweight or obese) has got a huge role in BP control. 4. More vegetables and fruits.
Besides these Control of other risk factors like avoiding smoking and cholesterol-reducing drugs (if high) are also very helpful to avoid complications.
These things are important, however, most people would need drugs to control BP and are necessary as the best advantage is with good control of BP.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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