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PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION

HOME SPHYGMOMANOMETERs
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"Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know you have high blood pressure."


All SPC patients taking stimulant medications for the treatment of ADD/ADHD, Binge Eating Disorder, and other conditions requiring such medications (for example, Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Concerta, etc.) are required to monitor their blood pressures and to submit a blood pressure log in order to initiate, continue, or resume treatment with those medications, regardless of their past medical histories.


Recommended brand: Omron.  Be sure to use an ARM CUFF, not a wrist cuff, and consider whether or not you need a LARGE or STANDARD-sized cuff.  I have personally purchased several Omron home sphygmomanometers, in a range of prices, and here are my favorites in three categories, from least-to-most expensive (pricing and availability may vary over time).  Click-to-purchase from Amazon.com below, or find similar, FDA-approved devices at your local pharmacy.
--Dr. Silva


DR. SILVA'S PICK*

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DETAILS / BUY NOW
*BEST FUNCTIONALITY, GIVEN PORTABILITY AND ACCURACY.  THIS model is my favorite, but it's not the most ECONOMIC, and may not be your best choice

GOOD VALUE:

Omron 5 Series
Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
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DETAILS / BUY NOW

MID-PRICED
(AMAZON'S CHOICE)

Omron Silver Blood Pressure Monitor, Upper Arm Cuff, Digital Bluetooth Blood Pressure Machine
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DETAILS / BUY NOW

TOP LINE

Omron Platinum Blood Pressure Monitor, Premium Upper Arm Cuff, Digital Bluetooth Blood Pressure Machine, for Two Users
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DETAILS / BUY NOW

OTHER PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:
good bulk-forming laxative for constipation
best lozenge for dry mouth (xerostomia)
RECOMMENDED READING


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SERVICES

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  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Psychotropic Medication Management
  • Brief Counseling Sessions
  • Competency/Guardianship determinations
  • Pre-Surgical Clearances (elective bariatric and plastic surgery procedures)​
  • DOT Clearances
  • + other fitness-for-duty and focused psychiatric evaluations
  • Emotional Support Animal Documentation
  • + other medical endorsements

ABOUT SPC

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  • Dr. Silva, M.D.​
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SUPPORT/FAQS

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OTHER RESOURCES

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  • COVID-19
  • American Psychiatric Association (APA)
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Centers For Disease Control
  • La Hacienda Treatment Center
  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • NutritionFacts.org
  • Physician's Desk Reference​
  • SPC Blog (2009)
  • Talbott Recovery Center
  • ​Texas PMP AwaRxe

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  • MEET DR. SILVA
  • NEW PATIENTS
    • COST OF TREATMENT >
      • STUDENTS
    • Patient Reviews
    • AREAS OF EXPERTISE
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • ADULT ADD/ADHD?
    • REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
    • STUDENTS
  • THE CONCIERGE MODEL
    • WHAT IT IS
    • PATIENT REVIEWS
  • TELEMEDICINE
    • WHAT IT IS
    • HOW IT WORKS
    • PATIENT REVIEWS
  • PATIENT REVIEWS
    • HEALTHGRADES: DR. SERGIO SILVA
    • TELEHEALTH REVIEWS
    • THE CONCIERGE EXPERIENCE
    • Midland Awards Program
  • TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY
    • INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES
    • ARCHIVES
  • CONTACT: TEXT ME NOW
  • ABOUT
    • PAYMENTS
    • REFILL POLICY
    • Frequency of Visits
    • CANCEL/NO-SHOW
    • PRIVACY
    • HYPERTENSION SCREENING PROTOCOL
    • FORMS
    • Texas Rx Monitoring Program
  • RECOMMENDED
    • COVID-19 VACCINATION
    • BEST PRODUCTS
    • READING
    • Apps
    • Decks
  • SPOTLIGHT
    • DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY
    • NEW YouTube CHANNEL
    • NOTICES & NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE