Skip to main content      • Medications for Heart Valve Problems
If you are having symptoms, certain medications can ease them.
Other medications help prevent problems that may occur due to
valve disease. Your doctor can discuss what medications might be
right for you. Take any medications exactly as you are
instructed.      Pharmacist showing woman information sheet at
pharmacy counter. Woman is holding pill bottle.      Medications
for Symptoms      Here are some types of medications that may be
prescribed and what they do.      Diuretics help rid the body of
excess fluid. Having less fluid to pump makes a heart’s job
easier. Getting rid of extra water can also help reduce
swelling, bloating, and shortness of breath.      Digitalis
helps the heart pump with more strength. This allows the heart
to pump more blood with each beat. Digitalis may also keep the
heartbeat regular.      ACE inhibitors make blood flow more
easily by relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
This means the heart doesn’