Bulpitt - Importance of well-being in hypertensive patients Flashcards
0
Q
What were the side effects of taking anti-hypertension medication?
A
Erectile dysfunction
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Can affect cognitive functions, therefore affecting work and home life
1
Q
What were all of the patients involved diagnosed with?
A
Hypertension
2
Q
What type of study was this?
A
A review article
3
Q
What did Curb find out?
A
8% of males discontinued treatment because of sexual problems
4
Q
What did the Medical Research Council find out?
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15% of patients had withdrawn due to side effects
5
Q
What is hypertension?
A
High blood pressure
