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The common drugs used to treat HBP
The 6 common class of medication used to control high blood pressure include:
ACE Inhibitors: ACE or Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors are drugs that are responsible for working on a hormone known as angiotensin II. This hormone causes the narrowing of the blood vessels causing an increase in the blood pressure. Ace inhibitors reduce the amount of angiotensin II in the body thereby widening the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on the arterial walls. Ace inhibitors also remove the extra sodium and water from the …

All antihypertensive drugs have some side effects so let’s take a look at the adverse reactions that these drugs can create:
Diuretics: Diuretics are used in the early stages of high blood pressure; they reduce the blood pressure by purging out the sodium and excess water from the body, this reduction in the fluid levels of the body causes diuretic side effects including frequent urge to urinate, dehydration and dry mouth. Normally, consuming enough fluids to keep the body hydrated is enough to reduce these side effects Diuretics not only lower …

As a person suffering from high blood pressure you will have to make several lifestyle changes which not only include losing weight, exercising and eating healthily but also you should be very careful with the commonly prescribed drugs and OTC medication that you take. Some of these medicines can have a very negative impact on your blood pressure.
People who have a blood pressure of 120/80 or higher should be extremely careful while gulping in OTC medication. Always look for warnings on the labels, some of these medications will distinctly mention …

Q. Do all antihypertensive drugs have side effects?
A. Yes all medication used for blood pressure control has side effects; however while some drugs may only produce minor side effects, the intake of others may lead to more serious adverse reactions.
Q. So if you start on alterative therapies do I need to continue with my blood pressure medication?
A.Most alternative therapies use herbs and dietary changes to control blood pressure; however, the effects of such measures may not be instantaneous so it is safe to continue on your medication till your blood …