when you start on a drug.work with your doctor to get the right drug and dose level for you.
if you have side effect.tell your doctor so the drugs can be adjusted.
if you're worried about cost,tell your doctor or pharmacist-there may be a less expensive drug or a generic from that you can use instead.
it's important that you take your drugs as prescribed.
that can prevent a heart attack,stroke,and congestive heart failure.
which is a serious condition in which the heart cannot pump as much blood as the body needs.
it's easy to forget to take medicines.but just like putting your sock on in the morning and brushing your teeth,taking your medicine can become part of your daily routine.
see box 13 foe some tips that will help you remember to take your blood pressure drugs.