Talking to Your Doctor About Hypertension
If your blood pressure is high, remember the importance of LOW
Keeping your blood pressure under control is an important part of overall health.
When you see your doctor, it’s important to talk about high blood pressure and the
medicines that you’re taking to treat it. Is there anything you’ve been wondering,
noticing, or feeling that you want to discuss?
You can work with your doctor to help control your blood pressure. When thinking
about your blood pressure, keep the following steps in mind:
- Learn if your blood pressure numbers are at goal
- Observe and discuss with your doctor any medication
side effects you may be feeling
- Work with your doctor to determine if treatment
changes should be made
Preparing to talk to your doctor
Having regular talks with your doctor about your blood pressure treatment is an
important part of reaching your blood pressure goal. Keep the lines of communication
open, and if you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask.
While it’s very important, talking to your doctor about high blood pressure isn’t
always easy. Do you need help starting the conversation? Our questions
to ask your doctor can help.
Next: Preparing for your visit
to the doctor
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