Life-style tolerance

When treating APD, MAOIs are used in doses similar to those used to treat depression. The primary limitation of the MAOIs is their potential to interact dangerously with certain foods and other medications. This limits their usage in many illnesses, but they remain a viable option for patients who have failed other treatments and can tolerate the life-style changes mandated by taking a MAOI. Please refer to Chapter 3 for more information regarding the MAOIs. 

The goal of prevention and management of hypertension is to reduce morbidity and mortality. This is obtained by achieving and obtaining SBP below 140 mmHg and DBP below 90 mmHg and lower if tolerated. This is achieved by life-style modification alone or with added pharmacologic treatment (Table 5). 

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