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Managing high blood pressure

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: May 6, 2016 | Replies (26)

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@kerrvu

Have you considered taking BP medicine in two half doses twice a day? In other words, if you are prescribed, say, 100 mg of a medication, then take 50 mg in the morning and then 50 mg before bed. This works for me as I seem to metabolize the medication quickly so that it doesn't remain in my blood stream for 24 hours.
Are you staying hydrated during the night? There's information on the web about dehydration affecting your kidneys causing them to retain salt thus raising your BP.

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Welcome @kerrvu and @rbb1938 to Mayo Clinic Connect. Would you care to share a bit more about yourselves?

@kerrvu, besides medication, what are other approaches that you use to manage high blood pressure?

@rbb1938, what exercise or physical activity do you prefer? Have you also made dietary changes to help manage high blood pressure?