High Blood Pressure: Prevention

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Ramipril
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 ramipril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this m
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Losartan
Drug
11/13/06, Healthwise
Before taking losartan, tell your doctor if you are using any other blood pressure medications, a potassium supplement or salt substitute, or any type of diuretic (water pill).
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Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan
Drug
08/31/06, Healthwise
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
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Metoprolol
Drug
06/07/07, Healthwise
If you need to have any type of surgery, you may need to temporarily stop using metoprolol. Be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using metoprolol.
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Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril
Drug
03/14/07, Healthwise
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), liver disease, congestive heart failure or a heart rhythm disorder, high cholesterol, asthma, allergies, gout, or diabetes.
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Diltiazem and enalapril
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy with diltiazem and enalapril. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related adverse effe
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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
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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 thi
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for coronary artery disease
Article
05/29/07, 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 l
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Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Prevention
Article
11/22/06, Healthwise
If you have chronic high blood pressure (hypertension), you can lower your blood pressure before pregnancy by exercising, eating a diet low in sodium and rich in fruits and vegetables, and staying at a healthy weight. Lowering your
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