Description - Abe Trailer
Transcription - Abe Trailer
TC0:02 Abe
When I became a New York City fireman, Carol had to learn to live a
different way.
0:06 Carol
When he walked out that door, it was always in the back of my mind that he might not come back.
0:13 Abe
It's funny, you're rushing in and the people are rushing out.
0:15 Carol
He has the invincibility syndrome. He never even thought about it.
0:20 Abe
The bravest, New York's Bravest!
0:22 Carol
The irony of it is, those years I worried about him when he went to work. Now I have to worry about his high blood pressure.
0:30 Dr. Berenson
The bottom line is we need a medication which works well, gets them to their goal and continues to work.
DIOVAN HCT is a prescription medication for the treatment of high blood pressure. DIOVAN HCT may be used when one medicine to lower your high blood pressure is not enough. DIOVAN HCT may also be used as the first medicine to lower 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 DIOVAN HCT?
If you become pregnant, stop taking DIOVAN HCT and call your doctor right away. DIOVAN HCT 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 DIOVAN HCT.
Do not take DIOVAN HCT if you have a history of reduced urine output, or have allergic reactions to certain drugs known as sulfonamides. If you're taking DIOVAN HCT, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines you take, including: liver or kidney problems, lupus or if you take lithium.
The most serious side effects with DIOVAN HCT are low blood pressure (hypotension) and kidney problems, and skin rash. Other side effects with DIOVAN HCT have generally been mild. The most common side effect with DIOVAN HCT is cold like symptoms.
Liver problems may get worse in people who already have liver problems and take DIOVAN HCT.
People with and without allergy problems or asthma who take DIOVAN HCT may get allergic reactions.
Hydrochlorothiazide, one of the medicines in DIOVAN HCT, may cause Lupus to become active or worse.
Tell your doctor about any of the following signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte problems: dry mouth, thirst, lack of energy (lethargic), weakness, drowsiness, restlessness, confusion, seizures, muscle pain or cramps, muscle fatigue, very low urine output, fast heartbeat, or nausea and vomiting.
The DIOVAN HCT 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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