Hypertension is high blood pressure. If not treated, it can lead to heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.

  • Learn how to take your own blood pressure.
  • Write down your blood pressure daily in a notebook to discuss with your doctor.
  • Work with your doctor to set a blood pressure goal.
  • Work out a plan to achieve that goal.
  • Take your blood pressure medicine regularly.

Ask Your Doctor about your diet including salt, fat and alcohol.

Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Ask Your Doctor about exercise.

Ask Your Doctor about a healthy weight for you.

Find time to relax every day.

Make regular appointments with your doctor, and keep them.

Before you begin your blood pressure medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist these questions:

  • How many times a day should I take my medicine?
  • What times of the day should I take my medicine?
  • How long should I take my medicine?
  • Should I take my medicine with or without food?
  • Are there any foods or drinks I should not have while taking my medicine?
  • Can I take my blood pressure medicine with other medicines?
  • If I forget to take my medicine, what should I do?
  • If there are warning labels on the medicine bottle, what do they mean?
  • What are the side effects?

For more information, go to www.MedlinePlus.gov and search for "Hypertension."
For more information, go to www.heart.org. 

Contact Information

Acadiana Health & Wellness
155 Hospital Drive Suite #301
Lafayette, LA 70503

P: 337-232-1010

F: 337-234-3591


Office Hours: 
Monday-Thursday   8 am - 5 pm

Friday 8am - 12pm

Phlebotomy Hours:

Monday-Friday   7:30 am - 10:30 am

 

 

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