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Living with High Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, it is important that you:
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Keep track of your blood pressure. Learn to take your own blood pressure at home or have it regularly checked by a health care professional. Write it down each time (with date).
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Talk to your health care provider about the names and dosages of your blood pressure medicines and how to take them.
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If you think you're having other problems (side effects) from taking your medicine, talk to your doctor. Another medicine may be better for you, or the problem may not be related to the medicine.
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Refill your blood pressure medicines before they run out.
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Take your blood pressure medicines exactly as directed.
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Keep your followup appointments with your health care provider.
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Choose healthier habits--for example, eat a heart healthy diet, exercise regularly, and don't smoke.
Remember, high blood pressure has no symptoms. If you have it, you cannot tell by the way you feel when your blood pressure level is high.
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