Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I check blood pressure?
High blood pressure treatment starts with regular blood pressure checks. Patients within the normal ranges should check blood pressure every five years. At-risk patients should check every year or more.
What kind of medicine can the doctor use for high blood pressure treatment?
Doctors prescribe beta-blockers, diuretics, and other medications. They look at the patient's history, lifestyle, and other factors before choosing the right medication. Doctors also focus on helping patients make lifestyle changes.
How much does high blood pressure treatment cost?
Making small lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure is free. Simply adding exercise or quitting smoking can help patients lower blood pressure. Patients should discuss other treatment options with their insurance provider for costs.
How can lowering cholesterol help with high blood pressure?
High blood pressure treatment sometimes goes along with treating high cholesterol. Arteries hardened and clogged with cholesterol may be at risk for high blood pressure. Patients should change their diet to reduce cholesterol.
What are the signs of high blood pressure?
In many cases, patients will not realize they need high blood pressure treatment until the symptoms worsen. In the early stages, symptoms may be minimal or not immediately noticeable. Symptoms can include chest pain, headaches, blurred vision, fatigue, or heart palpitations.
How long before I see results with high blood pressure treatment?
Patients who change their lifestyle may not see lowered blood pressure readings for a few weeks or months. Some medications or other treatments may result in lower blood pressure after a few days. It is essential to be consistent with high blood pressure treatment.