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1. I had that diagnosis a few years back, got the prescription, and also started

Reply to Lifelong Protester (Original post)

Sat Jan 11, 2014, 08:09 PM

Jan 2014

exercising actively and regularly. Within a few months I did not need the medication any more. I'm about to turn 70.

Good luck to you! It's easier to take care of it when it's still in the "low range."

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Anyone else here with hypertension? [View all] Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 OP

I had that diagnosis a few years back, got the prescription, and also started enough Jan 2014 #1

Thank you! Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #3

You should feel the diuretic within a couple of days Warpy Jan 2014 #2

Well, it's been since Tuesday Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #4

Evidently, the lowest dose isn't working for you Warpy Jan 2014 #6

That is what I am thinking. Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #8

Don't panic ! jaysunb Jan 2014 #5

Thank you all! Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #7

There's are several classes of drugs and various drugs in each class for hypertension, hedgehog Jan 2014 #9

Yes, thank you, Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #11

I Have A Mild Case ProfessorGAC Jan 2014 #10

Thank you! Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #12

Nobel Prize research - nitric oxide lowers blood pressure womanofthehills Jan 2014 #13

Wow! interesting stuff! Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #14