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The choice between the drugs is to a large degree determined by the characteristics of the patient being prescribed for, the drugs' side effects, and cost. Most drugs have other uses; sometimes the presence of other symptoms can warrant the use of one particular antihypertensive. Examples include: Age can affect the choice of medications.
Common side effects include swelling, feeling tired, abdominal pain, and nausea. [10] Serious side effects may include low blood pressure or heart attack. [10] Whether use is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unclear. [2] [10] When used by people with liver problems, and in elderly individuals, doses should be reduced. [10]
For most people, recommendations are to reduce blood pressure to less than or equal to somewhere between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg. [2] In general, for people with elevated blood pressure, attempting to achieve lower levels of blood pressure than the recommended 140/90 mmHg will create more harm than benefits, [3] in particular for older people. [4]
A 2024 study linked getting too few hours of shut-eye with high blood pressure. However, some blood pressure medications have a side effect of making you feel sleepy during the day, regardless of ...
Eating a low-salt diet cut blood pressure readings by as much as the typical hypertension medication without the potential side effects, a new study found. Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt works as well ...
Avocados are high in potassium, a mineral that benefits blood pressure by mitigating the effects of sodium, sending it out of the body through the urine. Excess sodium causes fluid retention ...
Common side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, headaches, hypotension, and sleepiness. [13] Severe side effects may include hallucinations, heart arrhythmias, and confusion. [14] If rapidly stopped, withdrawal effects may occur, such as a dangerous rise in blood pressure. [13] Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended. [14]
Valsartan, sold under the brand name Diovan among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. [8] It belongs to a class of medications referred to as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. [8] It is taken by mouth. [8]