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Types of Blood Pressure Medications Prescription blood pressure drugs come in many classes. Many blood pressure medications, known as antihypertensives, are available by prescription to lower high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension). There are a variety of classes of high blood pressure medications and they include a number of different drugs.
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Description and Brand Names Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. Valsartan relaxes the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. A lower blood pressure will increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. This helps lower blood pressure.
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Low Blood Pressure - When Blood Pressure Is Too Low A number of drugs can cause low blood pressure, including diuretics and other drugs that treat hypertension; heart medications such as beta blockers; drugs for Parkinson's disease; tricyclic antidepressants; erectile dysfunction drugs, particularly in combination with nitroglycerine; narcotics and alcohol.
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Medications Some diuretics were subsequently developed to address the issue of potassium loss. These blood pressure medications are known as potassium-sparing diuretics. They include amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), and triamterene (Dyrenium). Finally, there are the combination diuretics, which include a potassium-sparing agent and a traditional diuretic.
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- You may need to take blood pressure medication to lower it further. There is a wide range of blood pressure medications available. Most of these are grouped under four main types of medicine: 1  ACE inhibitors.
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- Take the right medicines. If a healthy diet and lifestyle changes alone don't lower your blood pressure enough, or if your levels are very high to begin with, you should consider medication. The drugs used to treat high blood pressure are effective and relatively safe, and most are available as low-cost generics. But they can cause side effects, as listed in the table below. Many doctors will recommend initial treatment with a group of drugs called thiazide diuretics, sometimes known as water pills..
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High blood pressure Dandelion tea or capsules and garlic, either natural or in capsules, is also said to lower blood pressure. A relaxing aromatherapy massage can also help to relax a person, and in so doing, will also assist in reducing high blood pressure. Essential oils to be avoided for use with high blood pressure. 1  Hyssop (contains pinocamphone) 2  Rosemary (very stimulating) 3  Sage (contains thujone)  Thyme (hypertensive - increase blood pressure)
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Overview Because some medications — such as over-the-counter cold medicines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), antidepressants, birth control pills and others — can affect your blood pressure, it's a good idea to take a list of medications and supplements you use to your doctor's appointment.
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- 1. Maintain a balanced diet. A diet composed of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy can lower your blood pressure by as much as 14 mm Hg, especially when that diet also contains minimal amounts of saturated fats and cholesterol. 1  Dietary changes are usually the first step in dropping your blood pressure. Scientists generally agree that potassium is a vital addition to any diet designed to lower blood pressure. 2  Good sources of potassium include peas, bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, kidney beans, cantaloupe, honeydew melons, and raisins.
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Description and Brand Names High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to some nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart.As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure.ydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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Low Blood Pressure The pressure helps move blood throughout your body. If medicine is causing your low blood pressure, your doctor may change the medicine or adjust the dose you take. Several medicines are used to treat orthostatic hypotension. These medicines, which raise blood pressure, include fludrocortisone and midodrine.
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Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure Certain pain and anti-inflammatory medications can cause you to retain water, creating kidney problems and increasing your blood pressure. 1  Examples include: 2  Indomethacin (Indocin, others) 3  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) 4  Piroxicam (Feldene)
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Common List Of Beta Blockers Beta blockers are used to lower blood pressure and slow the heart. The following drugs are on a common list of beta blockers.: According to the American Heart Association (AHA), commonly prescribed beta blockers include: -Acebutolol (Sectral) -Atenolol (Tenormin) -Betaxolol (Kerlone)
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Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
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Letâs Normalize our Blood Pressure Naturally! Heart Disease Patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) are routinely prescribed a low fat, high carbohydrate diet and a cocktail of drugs including ACE inhibitors, beta blockers and diuretics to lower elevated blood pressure. The low fat diet eliminates potentially heart friendly Omega-3 and monounsaturated fats.
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- They are usually the first type of high blood pressure drug that your doctor will try. Here are some examples: 1  Aldactone (spironolactone). 2  Dyrenium (triamterene). 3  Esidrix, Hydrodiuril, and Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ). 4  Hygroton and Thalitone (chlorthalidone). 5  Lasix (furosemide). 6  Lozol (indapamide).
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Amlodipine Besylate Tablet 10 mg Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
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Impotence - Caused by High Blood Pressure Drugs The Dangers of Blood Pressure Medication. Common High Blood Pressure Medications. Diuretics - also called water pills, flush excess water and sodium from the body, thus lowering blood pressure. Beta blockers reduce nerve signals to the heart and blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
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Description and Brand Names Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, lisinopril relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine which helps lower the blood pressure.
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Types of Blood Pressure Medications Prescription blood pressure drugs come in many classes. Many blood pressure medications, known as antihypertensives, are available by prescription to lower high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension). There are a variety of classes of high blood pressure medications and they include a number of different drugs. In the widget below, you will find an overview of the classes of blood pressure medication. To expand the information on a type of medication, simply click on the subject tab.
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High Blood Pressure Drugs: Side Effects, Types, Uses, and Names Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are medications that inhibit the activity of the enzyme angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which is important for controlling blood pressure.
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- Diuretics for High Blood Pressure. This type of high blood pressure medicine helps your kidneys remove salt and water from your body. One of the results is that you have less blood volume circulating in your blood vessels. Less volume in the vessels leads to lower 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.
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Medications Pregnant Women. The drug of choice for hypertensive, pregnant women is one of the oldest high blood pressure medications on the market. Methyldopa, which works to lower blood pressure through the central nervous system, has the lowest risk of harming the mother and developing fetus.
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- Hypertension-related morbidity can be reduced with. effective lifestyle interventions, including diet, exercise, and control of body weight; however, many people require. antihypertensive medications to lower their blood pressure. ACEIs, ARBs, and the DRI aliskiren are approved for. treating hypertension in adults.
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Lotrel This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril). It is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.