what drugs are used for high blood pressure?
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['Diuretics.', 'Beta-blockers.', 'ACE inhibitors.', 'Angiotensin II receptor blockers.', 'Calcium channel blockers.', 'Alpha blockers.', 'Alpha-2 Receptor Agonists.', 'Combined alpha and beta-blockers.']
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If you have experienced a heart attack or currently live with high blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe you a drug like metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) or metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL). Although both drugs contain identical active ingredients, they may be used in different ways.
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Fight cold symptoms quickly, safely and effectively without raising your blood pressure. Coricidin HBP has a line of 6 cold and flu medications, specifically designed for people with high blood pressure. "Common cold medicine decongestants may raise one's blood pressure."
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['Diuretics (pills that cause an increase in urine flow).', 'Antihypertensives (medication for high blood pressure).', 'Antihistamines.', 'Antidepressants.', "Parkinson's disease drugs.", 'Antiarrhythmics (medication for irregular heart action).', 'Tranquilizers.', 'Muscle relaxants.']
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['Beta blockers (carvedilol, metoprolol, bisoprilol)', 'ACE inhibitors (lisinopril, captopril)', 'Angiotensin receptor blockers (losartan)', 'Combination medicines (Entresto, or sacubitril/valsartan)', 'Aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone, eplerenone)', 'Digoxin (Lanoxin)']
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['benazepril (Lotensin)', 'captopril (Capoten)', 'enalapril (Vasotec)', 'fosinopril (Monopril)', 'lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)', 'moexipril (Univasc)', 'perindopril (Aceon)', 'quinapril (Accupril)']
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If you have high blood pressure or heart conditions and would like to take pain control medications, discuss your options with your doctor beforehand. Most experts agree that acetaminophen and aspirin are the safest pain relief choices for people with high blood pressure. However, not everyone should use aspirin.
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['Captopril (Capoten)', 'Enalapril (Vasotec)', 'Fosinopril (Monopril)', 'Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)', 'Perindopril (Aceon)', 'Quinapril (Accupril)', 'Ramipril (Altace)', 'Trandolapril (Mavik)']
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['Benazepril (Lotensin)', 'Captopril.', 'Enalapril (Vasotec)', 'Fosinopril.', 'Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)', 'Moexipril.', 'Perindopril.', 'Quinapril (Accupril)']
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Coricidin HBP has a line of 6 cold and flu medications, specifically designed for people with high blood pressure. "Common cold medicine decongestants may raise one's blood pressure." — Fact from the American Heart Association.
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Most people who have high blood pressure will need to take one or more medicines to control it. Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) are a popular first-choice medicine for high blood pressure. They are particularly recommended for people who are over 55 or who are of African Caribbean origin.
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Anti-inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen can increase blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. People with high blood pressure are advised not to take them. One alternative is paracetamol, but it's possible that paracetamol also increases blood pressure.
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Calcium channel blockers reduce blood pressure by widening your blood vessels. Common examples are amlodipine, felodipine and nifedipine. Other medicines, such as diltiazem and verapamil, are also available.
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Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
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Blood pressure medication Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, heart rhythmic medications and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are all commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure. These medications all share the side effect of dry mouth, increasing your chances of developing tooth decay.
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['Doxazosin (Cardura)', 'Prazosin (Minipress)', 'Terazosin.']
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Advertisement. To keep your blood pressure in check, avoid over-the-counter decongestants and multisymptom cold remedies that contain decongestants — such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline. Instead: Choose a cold medication designed for people who have high blood pressure.