Posted by noa on March 9, 2004, at 20:51:03
In reply to Re: Worried about my father...seeking advice » noa, posted by mrgeek on March 9, 2004, at 17:56:25
One of those sites had a page of "common misconceptions", and one item was about stress and HBP. It said that stress can exacerbate the HBP but not cause it, except for very temporary changes, and addressing stress helps but doesn't really lower BP for long.
Some of the meds used to treat HBP, like Beta Blockers, also have anti-anxiety effects, btw.
You are right to be worried that he stopped his meds. Apparently, from what I've read on these sites, stopping meds can be dangerous.
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