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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]
For mild blood pressure elevation, consensus guidelines call for medically supervised lifestyle changes and observation before recommending initiation of drug therapy. However, according to the American Hypertension Association, evidence of sustained damage to the body may be present even prior to observed elevation of blood pressure.
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]
Telmisartan, sold under the brand name Micardis among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. [3] [6] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. [6] It is taken by mouth. [6] Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, and back pain. [6]
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]
Benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotensin among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. [2] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. [2] It is taken by mouth. [2] Versions are available as the combinations benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril ...
And oh, hey, white beans, there you are again—delivering a good source of this blood-pressure-lowering mineral, with 57 mg (about 14 to 17% of the DV) per 1/2 cup cooked.
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) are a class of medication used primarily for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. [1] [2] This class of medicine works by causing relaxation of blood vessels as well as a decrease in blood volume, which leads to lower blood pressure and decreased oxygen demand from the heart.