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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't really understand the fear of medication.

I have high blood pressure. Diet has some effect, but 200/140 isn't going to be fixed by diet and weight loss. 30mg of Linisopril has me at the high end of normal. Yes, I am 15-20 lbs overweight and I exercise regularly. It helps but doesn't make much difference. [/quote]

Fear of medication is that it comes with side effects. I think people should always try lifestyle changes first before popping pills. That said, if medication is NEEDED to manage the condition then of course one should take it. It's good to be well educated on the meds and monitoring. [/quote]

Fear of high blood pressure is more sensible.  High blood pressure, whatever the cause, damages all organs.  It's dangerous.  [/quote]

Don't be obtuse. The comment being replied to poses "I don't really understand the fear of medication". My reply answers why there might be a fear of medication. It does not say that there should be no fear of high blood pressure. It does not say that fear of medication is more justified than the fear of a condition. It does not say that fear of medication is more or less sensible than other fears. It simply hopes to enlighten PP lack of understanding as to why someone may have fear of medication. [/quote]

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