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4. I take 3 pills--
Wed Jun 7, 2023, 03:00 AM
Jun 2023

1 30mg bp pill generic name starts with N in morning
1 90 mg same N pill (at night)

1 water pill at night (helps with ankle swelling).

It works pretty well.

Keep experimenting with different meds. There are several, and they can work in combination. It takes a while to get the right combo.
In the meantime, try simple ways to reduce your bp in the moment. Like take six long, slow belly breaths, then rest for a minute, and take your bp again. This gets mine down 10 points quick.

Tai chi and yoga help too. There are youtube videos that take you through some easy yoga positions that will calm your bp.
Neither of these will work the miracles the right med combo will, but they have an immediate and probably (done everyday) a long-term effect.

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