Antihypertensives (Blood Pressure Lower)

Some High Blood Pressure Drugs may Help Reduce Dementia Risk

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Scientists found that certain type of high blood pressure medicines may be helpful in protecting older adults from declines in memory and other cognitive functions. Drugs in question are ACE inhibitors, the kind that reaches the brain, also known as centrally active. These centrally active ACE...

by Tim over a year ago

Any possible interactions with taking Spironolactone, Venastat, and Lipocerin simultaneously?

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HI! I am presently taking Spironolactone. I just started taking Venastat due to a doctor prescibing it for me. I am going to start taking Lipocerin. Are there any possible drug/supplemental interactions that I should be aware of in taking these three simultaneously? Thanks!

by beanreen over a year ago

Can I take lisinop(blood pressure) and birth control pills together?

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I recently when to my Ob-gyn for routine visit and was told that taking lisinop and the minipill was not a good combination. What I need to know is what pill would be best for me. I have a monogomous relationship with my husband and we have 1 child, but we are not ready to move into the direction...

by es over a year ago

Hydrochlorot comparative dosage of Bendroflumethiazide

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I have been unable to obtain Bendroflumethiazide in USA, it having been discontinued. My dosage was 2.5mg/day. I have instead been prescribed Hydrochlorot at 25mg/day and am concerned at the variation in dosage level. Both are Thiazide diuretics, is it reasonable to be taking one at ten times the...

by Hamshaw25873 over a year ago

I have high blood pressure,high clesterol,

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My husband has been taking these medican's,for a long time,can you help me to know the true facts,about this.He is taking Metoprolol,Felodipine,Colaar,Hydrochlorot,metformin,simvastatin,Please help me to know the site effects.Thank you.

by Guest over a year ago

Nitrates Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

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Previous studies had determined that diets rich in fruits and vegetables could reduce blood pressure. However, the researchers were not able to pin down which nutrients exactly were in charge in these blood-pressure-lowering effects. Swedish scientists studied a group of 17 young adults to...

by Miia2818 over a year ago

atenolol 50mg in one dose

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2 days ago my husband was put on Atenolol for high blood pressure & all of a sudden his personality has changed. He is very aggitated & sensitive & bothered. He doesn't feel good at all & can't get comfortable. Is 50mg too much at once? He was given Atenolol a couple of years ago but...

by Guest over a year ago

topamax long term use

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is there any medical infomation ,studies,e.t.c. about detremental effects of long term use 6-8years. are there any specific blood test or any test that should be monitored. any sugestions on the best message board for topamax users to control sezures

by miss over a year ago

Blood-pressure lowering drugs linked to birth defects

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There are many types of medications used to control high-blood pressure and one of them is ACE inhibitors which has been found to may lead to birth defects even if taken if the first trimester. It has been previously known that the drug was not safe for usage in the second and third semester but...

by Tim over a year ago

Diuretics the most effective in managing hypertension

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Often called the “silent killer” due to lack of the warning signs (symptoms), high blood pressure represents the major risk of suffering heart attack and stroke. Although there are several kinds of drugs made to control high blood pressure, it takes time to find the appropriate one and deduce...

by Bobby over a year ago