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Supplements, herbal capsules, teas and combination products can contain active ingredients even when they are sold without a prescription. They may change blood pressure, potassium or fluid levels, or interfere with tablets for the heart, kidneys or other conditions.

Hypertension may be silent, so feeling well does not show that pressure is controlled. Reliable management uses repeated measurements and a plan matched to your overall health.

Take the package or a full ingredient list to a pharmacist. Mention all prescriptions, painkillers, decongestants, vitamins and supplements, plus pregnancy, kidney disease or heart problems. Do not add, double or stop treatment based on an advert or a single home reading.

Supportive habits include reducing salt, moving regularly, avoiding tobacco, moderating alcohol and protecting sleep. Keep a dated record of readings and bring it to appointments.

Contact your clinician if readings are repeatedly higher than your agreed range or if a product causes dizziness, fainting, palpitations or swelling. Get emergency help for chest pain, severe breathlessness, sudden weakness, trouble speaking or new confusion, which may indicate Angina, Heart Failure or Stroke.

Ask whether the product has a known interaction, which readings need action, and whether Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity or Obstructive Sleep Apnoea may affect your plan.