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  2. Antihypertensive - Wikipedia

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    Chlorthalidone is the thiazide drug that is most strongly supported by the evidence as providing a mortality benefit; in the ALLHAT study, a chlorthalidone dose of 12.5 mg was used, with titration up to 25 mg for those subjects who did not achieve blood pressure control at 12.5 mg. Chlorthalidone has repeatedly been found to have a stronger ...

  3. Management of hypertension - Wikipedia

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    Hypertension is usually treated to achieve a blood pressure of below 140/90 mmHg to 160/100 mmHg. According to one 2003 review, reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34% and of ischaemic heart disease by 21% and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. [1]

  4. Amlodipine - Wikipedia

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    Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD) [10] and variant angina (also called Prinzmetal angina or coronary artery vasospasm, among other names). [11] It is taken orally (swallowed by mouth). [10]

  5. New procedure at Erie hospital offers hope for those with ...

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    Five different medications couldn't control Steven Davis' high blood pressure. Despite taking the pills every day, the 73-year-old Millcreek Township man's blood pressure often remained between ...

  6. Losartan - Wikipedia

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    It may be used alone or in addition to other blood pressure medication. [4] Up to six weeks may be required for the full effects to occur. [4] Common adverse effects include muscle cramps, stuffy nose, dizziness, cough, high blood potassium, and anemia. [4] Severe adverse effects may include angioedema, low blood pressure, and kidney problems. [4]

  7. Lisinopril - Wikipedia

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    Lisinopril is a medication belonging to the drug class of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, and heart attacks. [7] For high blood pressure it is usually a first-line treatment. It is also used to prevent kidney problems in people with diabetes mellitus. [7]

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