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There's a different medication to treat high blood pressure that may be the right way for you.
Your healthcare professional is a valuable partner in helping you manage your blood pressure and get to your goal. Here are just a few questions to help spark a productive discussion. You can print them out and bring them with you to your doctor visit.
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What are my current blood pressure numbers? ____/____ mm Hg |
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What is my blood pressure goal? ____/____ mm Hg |
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If I am not at my goal, would starting a high blood pressure medication or adding another blood pressure medication help? |
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Can Tekturna or Tekturna HCT help me get my blood pressure closer to my goal? |
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What lifestyle changes can I make to further reduce my blood pressure? |
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If you measure your blood pressure at home, record your numbers here:
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Be sure to tell your doctor:
About all medical conditions you may have, including whether you:
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are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. |
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are breast-feeding. |
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have kidney problems. |
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are allergic to any of the ingredients in Tekturna or Tekturna HCT. |
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In addition, if you take Tekturna HCT:
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have any allergies or asthma. |
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have liver problems. |
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have lupus. |
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About all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem. |
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water pills (also called diuretics). |
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medicines for treating fungus or fungal infections. |
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cyclosporine. |
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potassium-containing medicines, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium. |
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Additionally, if you take Tekturna HCT, tell your doctor if you take:
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lithium. |
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You may also want to ask your doctor for a BP Success Zone starter kit. The BP Success Zone is a program that can help you reach your blood pressure goal.
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