Diuretics were invented 70 years ago to reduce body swelling due to water retention. They are based on relatively simple chemical formulas that work by encouraging the kidneys to expel more urine,
As its name implies, Zestril is supposed to put the spring back into the step of the elderly by treating high blood pressure and heart failure. Marketed by Zeneca, it is one of the powerful ACE in ...
Q:We hear an awful lot about hypertension high blood pressure but not so much about hypotension low blood pressure. My wife is suffering from all the usual attendant symptoms: lack of energy, tire ...
Q I’m writing for advice on the osteoporosis bisphosphonate drug alendronic acid (Fosamax). A recent scan showed that my bone has decreased since last year. Both the spine and hip are low.
Drug treatment for high blood pressure can bring on a heart attack in men, according to Swedish researchers. ...
Q I have read a lot about hypertension, but not much about hypotension, which my friend suffers from. Having low blood pressure makes her very tired and occasionally makes her faint. What do you advise? - J.S. McMillan, Bristol A Hypotension, or low...
About 15 years ago, I started having complex partial seizures, also known as temporal lobe epilepsy. It was very difficult for me as a teacher since I would suddenly start talking gibberish for minutes at a time.