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Hypertension  

Questions to Ask Your Physician

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 What is the treatment plan for my condition?
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 What things can I do besides taking medication to improve my condition?
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 At what blood pressure reading should I notify you (if self-monitoring)?
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 When will I need to return to see you?
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 Are there any activities I will not be able to do?
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 How serious is my condition?
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 How often and when should I take my medication?
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 Should I take my medicine on an empty stomach or with food?
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 Are there certain foods or drinks that I should not take with this medicine?
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 What are the drug interactions and precautions for my medication?
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 Does my medication interact with over-the-counter medicines?
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 How long should I take this medicine? How often?
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 What should I do if I forget to take my medicine?
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 What should I do if I run out of medication?
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 Are there any other special instructions?

Call Your Physician If:

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 You experience side effects from medication
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 You develop headaches or dizziness
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 Your vision becomes blurred
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 You develop chest pains
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 You have trouble breathing

 
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