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Is It Safe To Loose Weight With Hypertension?
Hi, I have atrial fibrilation, pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure, high cholesteral,and a pacemaker, would it be safe for me to take belviq to loose weight, I am only 5 ft. tall but weigh 180 lbs and want to desperately loose weight, help me
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Dr. HASAN MUTLU,
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Hi,
Losing weight with a proper fashion will alleviate most of your complaints. However, you must avoid intense exercise which may increase your arrhythmia by heavy tachycardia and electrolyte imbalance. Swimming and regular walking are suitable for you. Ceasing salt and processed foods also help.
May you recover soon.
Hasan Mutlu, MD
Losing weight with a proper fashion will alleviate most of your complaints. However, you must avoid intense exercise which may increase your arrhythmia by heavy tachycardia and electrolyte imbalance. Swimming and regular walking are suitable for you. Ceasing salt and processed foods also help.
May you recover soon.
Hasan Mutlu, MD
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