High Blood Pressure: Medications

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  • Irbesartan

    01/24/08, 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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  • Captopril

    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 captopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medi

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  • Bosentan

    11/06/07, Healthwise

    Your doctor may have you take a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine, to make sure you are not pregnant. You may also be re-tested each month during your treatment.

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  • Amlodipine and atorvastatin

    11/09/07, Healthwise

    Before taking amlodipine and atorvastatin, tell your doctor if you have liver problems, heart disease, congestive heart failure, a serious illness or infection, or if you are taking other heart or blood pressure medications.

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  • Treprostinil

    05/10/06, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a bleeding disorder, or blood clotting problems. Tell your doctor if you use blood thinners, diuretics (water pills), or medication to treat high blood pressure

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  • Amlodipine and valsartan

    07/31/07, Healthwise

    Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

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  • Aliskiren

    08/12/08, Healthwise

    Before you take aliskiren, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, gout, diabetes, heart disease, or if you are on a low-salt diet.

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  • Atenolol

    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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  • Verapamil (oral)

    09/28/04, Healthwise

    Verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Verapamil relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.

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  • Nifedipine

    08/31/04, Healthwise

    Nifedipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.

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