How to manage high blood pressure
Finding out you have high blood pressure can be concerning. Even if you haven’t been experiencing any symptoms or noticeable effects, living with high blood pressure puts unhealthy strain on organs throughout your body, can make you feel unwell and lead to more serious complications. Seeing your doctor is a good first step in beginning to address your condition and improve your health. It’s likely that you may also need to start treatment with blood pressure medication Irbesartan.
How high blood pressure affects your health
About one in four adults in the UK will experience high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, in their lifetime. This high pressure of the blood in the arteries creates progressive damage and disease over time. Even if you don’t have any noticeable symptoms at the moment, this strain in your body is increasing your chance of stroke, heart or kidney disease, and potentially causing damage to other vital organs like the brain and eyes. There is no cure for high blood pressure, but there are medications and lifestyle changes which can manage your condition and overall health.
High blood pressure medications
Irbesartan blood pressure medication is a commonly prescribed treatment for hypertension. Irbesartan can help lower blood pressure by keeping blood vessels from narrowing and improving blood flow. Your treatment may also be an Irbesartan Amlodipine combination, which can also be effective in lowering your blood pressure levels. It is important to take these medications as prescribed and to not miss a dose. For convenience, you can buy Irbesartan tablets online to ensure you always have a supply on hand.
Unfortunately, high blood pressure is common, particularly as we age, so be sure to see your doctor for screening, even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms. You have an increased risk for developing hypertension if you are overweight, smoke cigarettes, drink too much alcohol or caffeine or have a family member already dealing with the problem. Supplementing your medical treatment with healthy lifestyle choices will make your chances for improvement even greater.
Authored By
HARMINDER ‘HARMY’ KAUR
BSc(hons) Pharmacy
GPhC Number: 2061107
Reviewed By
GURDEV SEHMI
BSc Pharm, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber, Superintendent Pharmacist, Clinical Lead
GPhC Number: 2050925
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