EXFORGE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE REALITY SERIES
John Episode 5
EXR-900597-E
MORE THAN MEDICATION
0:05
John:
Well Jim
Jim:
Hey John, how ya doing?
John:
Pretty good. I'm here for my blood pressure check and I brought my lab work.
Jim:
Oh, it's good. How's your blood pressure doing?
0:14
John:
Jim Hussey is a friend that I actually see more professionally frankly.
0:20
Jim:
Looks like it's--
John:
A little bit up.
Jim:
Ah it's the end of the day maybe. How much exercise are you doing?
John:
I've been trying, I've been going early in the morning.
Jim:
Oh, that's great.
0:33
John:
I have, in the last few months, have joined a health club. Dr. Hussey has as well done the same thing. It's a little bit of competition to change my lifestyle with my friend and that was motivating.
0:46
John:
So do you generally use a treadmill or what do you do?
Jim:
Well, a treadmill to start but now I'm lifting weights too. All the patients, they - it's hard for them to lose weight if I don't lose weight.
Super:
(Ask your doctor what lifestyle modifications are right for you)
0:56
John:
I've set goals for my patients as I set goals for myself but there are many ways to treat hypertension; it's a multi-faceted issue; lifestyle change including diet and exercise as well as the medication.
1:09
John:
I'm not perfect and don't expect my patients to be perfect. In general, I ask a patient to do their best; find a diet that they can live with. I ask them to find at least 3 hours a week to some sort of exercise whether it be walking their dog, going for a walk with their spouse but it should be something they enjoy or else it does become a chore.
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EXFORGE is a prescription medication for the treatment of high blood pressure. It may be used when one medicine to lower your high blood pressure is not enough. It may also be used as the first medicine to lower high blood pressure if your doctor decides you are likely to need more than one medicine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about EXFORGE?
If you become pregnant, stop taking EXFORGE and call your doctor right away. EXFORGE can harm an unborn baby causing injury and even death. If you plan to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about other treatment options to lower your blood pressure before taking EXFORGE.
Serious side effects could occur such as:
- Low blood pressure (hypotension). Lie down if you feel faint or dizzy and call your doctor right away.
- Worsening chest pain (angina) or heart attack, particularly in patients who already have severe heart disease. Get emergency help if you get worse chest pain or chest pain that does not go away.
- Kidney problems, changes in blood test results for patients with congestive heart failure, or allergic reactions. Call your doctor if you get swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.
Side effects are usually mild and brief. The most common side effects that occur more frequently with EXFORGE than placebo (sugar pill) are swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; nasal congestion or sore throat, head or chest cold; and dizziness.
The EXFORGE patients, their physicians, and members of their support network are real and have been compensated for their time.
Individual Results May Vary
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