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By Angelito | Sep 08, 1999

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Answered by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

How can I lower my blood pressure

Ever since I was diagnosed with Graves' disease my blood pressure has never been normal. I took the radio active iodine and am now on synthroid. I do cardiovascular exercise of 30 minutes or more 5 days a week. I don't drink sodas nor alcohol and I do not smoke. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and have cut down on my salt intake and red meat and fatty foods and yet I can't seem to lower my blood pressure. I am also taking zestril. What else can I do?

Tags: Heart, Blood Pressure, high blood pressure, cardiovascular, fatty, iodine, Synthroid, Zestril

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CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

Sep 08, 1999

It sounds like you are doing all the right things. It might just be that you need more Zestril or an additional medication to control your blood pressure.

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