Side effects of some drugs that are Lowering Blood Pressure part one
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Side Effects of Blood Pressure-Lowering Drugs: Part One
Summary:
Certain medications aimed at lowering blood pressure may come with side effects, including blood pressure medications, diuretics (water pills), heart medications (particularly calcium channel blockers like nifedipine/Procardia and beta blockers such as propranolol/Inderal), depression medications like amitriptyline/Elavil, and alcohol.
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Article:
Understanding the side effects of medications that lower blood pressure is crucial for managing your health effectively. Blood pressure can vary significantly based on factors like activity, age, medication, and underlying medical conditions. Here, we explore some drugs that might cause lower blood pressure and their potential side effects.
Diuretics:
Diuretics, often called "water pills," can lower blood pressure but may also cause a drop in potassium levels, leading to weakness, leg cramps, or fatigue. These symptoms are usually temporary. Taking potassium supplements alongside diuretics can help, particularly with potassium-sparing diuretics like amiloride (Midamar), spironolactone (Aldactone), or triamterene (Dyrenium). Patients with diabetes should consult a doctor, as diuretics can raise blood sugar levels.
Beta Blockers:
When taking beta blockers, patients may experience insomnia, cold extremities, fatigue, depression, a slowed heartbeat, or asthma symptoms. Diabetic patients should use these medications with caution.
ACE Inhibitors:
While typically safe in small doses, ACE inhibitors like captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), and lisinopril (Zestril or Prinivil) can cause side effects such as skin rashes, taste loss, a persistent dry cough, and, rarely, kidney damage.
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers:
These can sometimes cause faintness. It's important to seek medical advice before using them.
Calcium Channel Blockers:
Medications such as diltiazem (Cardizem), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia), and verapamil (Calan or Isoptin) can trigger palpitations, swollen ankles, constipation, headaches, or dizziness in patients with low blood pressure.
This article continues in "Side Effects of Blood Pressure-Lowering Drugs: Part Two."
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