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 • Make sure you have a thirty-day supply of your medication.

 • Keep your blood pressure under control.

 • Be careful of certain medications, like NSAIDs, and certain decongestants, which can raise blood pressure, as can some drugs that treat mental health conditions, corticosteroids, oral birth control, medications that suppress the immune system, some cancer medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements.

 • Limit your intake of caffeine, certain teas, and energy drinks that have stimulants that can raise blood pressure. The candy licorice can do this as well.

 • Buy a home blood pressure monitor and use it to keep an eye on your blood pressure.

 • Ask about using telemedicine for follow-up visits.