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  • Atenolol

    Drug
    07/09/08, Healthwise

    If you need to have any type of surgery, you may need to temporarily stop using atenolol. Be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using atenolol.

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  • Timolol

    Drug
    06/07/07, Healthwise

    If you need to have any type of surgery, you may need to temporarily stop using timolol. Be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using timolol.

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  • Candesartan

    Drug
    02/13/08, Healthwise

    To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

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  • Perindopril

    Drug
    08/09/07, Healthwise

    Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking perindopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this me

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  • Enalapril

    Drug
    08/09/07, Healthwise

    Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking enalapril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medi

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  • Nadolol

    Drug
    06/07/07, Healthwise

    If you need to have any type of surgery, you may need to temporarily stop using nadolol. Be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using nadolol.

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  • Diltiazem

    Drug
    02/21/08, Healthwise

    Before taking diltiazem, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or congestive heart failure.

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  • Fosinopril

    Drug
    08/09/07, Healthwise

    Avoid taking an antacid within 2 hours before or after you take fosinopril.

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  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for coronary artery disease

    Article
    05/29/08, Healthwise

    Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors interfere with the formation of a hormone (angiotensin II) that can narrow (constrict) blood vessels. ACE inhibitors help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart, which lowe

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  • Beta-blockers for atrial fibrillation

    Article
    12/18/08, Healthwise

    Beta-blockers block the effects of certain hormones (catecholamines, such as adrenaline) on the heart. This helps slow the heart rate by blocking the number of electrical impulses that pass through the AV node to the lower heart cham

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