EBDI is supported by public and private partners, including the U.S. Government, the State of Maryland, the City of Baltimore, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Johns Hopkins Institutions, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the Atlantic Philanthropies and others.
Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system (CNS), heart, muscles, and the centers that control blood pressure. Caffeine can raise blood pressure, but might not have this effect in people who use it all the time. Caffeine can also act like a âwater pillâ that increases urine flow.
If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it's likely that you and your doctor have discussed a plan to lower your blood pressure. For most people, medication is a major part of that plan. High blood pressure drugs are also called anti-hypertensive medicine.Your doctor has many different high blood pressure drugs to choose from. These medications work in a variety of ways to lower blood pressure.Remember, though, that they do not cure high blood pressure.igh blood pressure drugs are also called anti-hypertensive medicine. Your doctor has many different high blood pressure drugs to choose from. These medications work in a variety of ways to lower blood pressure.