Keep your blood pressure in check with medication and simple lifestyle changes.
High blood pressure didn’t get the nickname “silent killer” for nothing. After all, if left untreated, hypertension can damage blood vessels 
and cause other serious health problems that you may not even notice until it’s too late. Even though there is no cure for high blood pressure, our Brandon, FL, primary care physicians, Drs. Joel & Elizabeth Biggers, can create an effective treatment plan to help manage your condition—read on to learn more!
Make Changes to Your Lifestyle
Even if you haven't been officially diagnosed with high blood pressure, it’s important that you maintain a healthy lifestyle, particularly if you are at an increased risk for high blood pressure. In fact, there are simple changes you can make to your daily routine in order to stay healthy. These changes include,
- Losing excess weight and maintaining a healthy weight
- Quitting smoking
- Managing stress
- Limiting alcohol
- Getting regular physical activity
- Eating a healthy diet that is low in sodium
- Reading labels and taking medication as instructed by your doctor
Monitor Your Blood Pressure
When it comes to your blood pressure, you should know your numbers. By regularly checking your blood pressure, you can ensure that you are in healthy shape and find out if you should visit your doctor in Brandon, FL, for care. Closely monitoring your blood pressure is also a good way to determine if any new medication is actually working.
Take Your Medication
Chances are good that anyone with high blood pressure will need to take medication for the rest of their lives in order to manage their condition. Those with consistently high blood pressure readings may be prescribed,
- Calcium channel blockers
- Thiazide diuretics
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Other medications that may be combined with traditional blood pressure medications include,
- Beta blockers
- Alpha blockers
- Renin inhibitors
- Aldosterone antagonists
Contact Us
Biggers Family Medicine has a new home at 538 Wilbur St., Brandon, FL, 33511. If you are concerned about your blood pressure or you have questions about treating high blood pressure, call us at (813) 655-4646. Please note that we also have a new fax number: (855) 366-8430.