Blood Pressure Articles A-Z
Impotence and a decreased sex drive are two sexual side effects reported rarely with Tarka. As this eMedTV Web page explains, you should contact your healthcare provider if, during treatment with Tarka, sexual side effects do occur.
Headaches, constipation, and a cough are a few common Tarka side effects. This eMedTV Web page also discusses the drug's serious side effects (such as difficulty breathing or swallowing and yellowing of the skin) and rare side effects (such as gout).
As this eMedTV article explains, the prescription drug Tarka is licensed to control high blood pressure in adults. There are no universally approved off-label Tarka uses. This page also describes the effects of Tarka and how the drug works.
This eMedTV page explains that Tekturna is prescribed to lower high blood pressure. This page discusses how this drug can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure and also lists possible side effects. Tecturna is a common misspelling of Tekturna.
Tekturna is a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web article provides a complete overview of Tekturna, including information on how this medication works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
This eMedTV resource explains that although it is not known if Tekturna (aliskiren) passes through breast milk in humans, it does pass through breast milk in rats. This article also explains what to do if you are taking Tekturna and breastfeeding.
As this eMedTV article explains, clinical studies have shown that approximately 1 percent of people who were taking Tekturna for high blood pressure reported a cough. Tekturna, however, is less likely than ACE inhibitors to cause coughing.
Pregnant women should not use Tekturna (aliskiren), as this drug could cause serious problems in a fetus. This eMedTV page outlines these problems (such as birth defects) and explains what to do if you are taking Tekturna and pregnancy occurs.
For treating high blood pressure, the recommended starting Tekturna dosage is 150 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource explains how your healthcare provider will determine your dosage and also offers helpful tips on when and how to take the drug.
ACE inhibitors, potassium, and cyclosporine are some of the drugs that can interact with Tekturna. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other Tekturna drug interactions, including information on the negative effects that can occur as a result.
Tekturna Medication Information
This eMedTV Web page discusses the prescription medication Tekturna. Information includes possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, precautions, and dosing.
You should seek immediate medical care if you believe you have overdosed on Tekturna (aliskiren). This eMedTV Web page discusses factors that may affect a Tekturna overdose and describes possible treatment options that are available.
Common side effects of Tekturna include diarrhea, a rash, and coughing. This page from the eMedTV library discusses some of the common and serious Tekturna side effects, including information on how frequently they occur in people taking the drug.
Tekturna is used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at Tekturna uses, including detailed information on how this drug works and why it is not approved for use in children.
Tekturna Warnings and Precautions
As this eMedTV page explains, you should not take Tekturna if you are pregnant or have certain allergies. This page offers a detailed look at other Tekturna warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking the medication.
Thalitone is a medication often used to treat water retention and high blood pressure. This segment of the eMedTV archives takes a detailed look at the drug, including dosing information, how it works, and additional side effects.
Toprol-XL is a drug used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and high blood pressure (hypertension). This eMedTV page briefly discusses Toprol-XL and its side effects. Toperol is a common misspelling and variation of Toprol-XL.
Toprol-XL is a drug used to treat symptoms of angina. As explained in this eMedTV article, it is also used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. Toperol medicine is a common misspelling and variation of Toprol-XL.
Toprol-XL is a drug used to treat conditions such as hypertension. This eMedTV segment offers a short description of Toprol-XL and provides a link to more detailed information. Toporol is a common misspelling and variation of Toprol-XL.
Toprol-XL side effects may include dizziness and tiredness. This eMedTV article lists some side effects of Toprol-XL and includes a link to more information. Toporol side effects is a common misspelling and variation of side effects of Toprol-XL.
Toprol-XL is a medication licensed to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and symptoms of angina. This eMedTV Web page features a brief overview of Toprol-XL. Toporol XL is a common misspelling of Toprol-XL.
A few of the side effects seen with Toprol-XL include dizziness, tiredness, and slow heart rate. This eMedTV Web page discusses side effects of Toprol-XL. Toporol XL side effects is a common misspelling and variation of side effects of Toprol-XL.
Toprol is used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (such as angina). This eMedTV article covers how this prescription drug works, when and how to take it, and what to tell your doctor before taking it.
It is not yet clear if there is a link between Toprol-XL and depression. As explained in this eMedTV segment, depression was reported as a side effect of Toprol-XL in clinical trials, but depression is also very common among the general population.
In clinical trials of Toprol-XL, dry eyes occurred in less than 1 percent of patients taking the drug. This eMedTV Web page discusses Toprol-XL and dry eyes, and includes suggestions for relieving dry eyes, such as using a humidifier.
Toprol and Erectile Dysfunction
In rare instances, men taking Toprol-XL have experienced erectile dysfunction. However, as this eMedTV article explains, it's difficult to say with certainty if there is a link between Toprol-XL and erectile dysfunction in such cases.
Hair loss has been reported with Toprol-XL; however, it appears to be a rare side effect of the drug. This eMedTV article briefly explores the relationship between Toprol-XL and hair loss. When Toprol-XL does cause hair loss, it is often reversible.
Like other beta blockers, Toprol-XL can cause low blood sugar. This section of the eMedTV archives features a discussion of Toprol-XL and low blood sugar, which includes details about signs and symptoms that signal a lack of sugar in the blood.
As this eMedTV page explains, gradual weight gain with Toprol-XL is a rare side effect of the medication. If you are taking Toprol-XL and weight gain occurs rapidly, contact your doctor. Rapid weight gain with the drug could signal a serious problem.
A Toprol-XL overdose may be characterized by symptoms such as tiredness, vomiting, or decrease in breathing. This eMedTV Web page lists others possible signs of an overdose with Toprol and explains how overdoses are treated.
Among the Toprol side effects listed on this eMedTV page are common side effects like depression and tiredness, as well as side effects to report to your doctor (such as chest pain). Toprol side affects is a common misspelling of Toprol side effects.
Diarrhea, nausea, and a dry mouth are a few common Toprol side effects. This eMedTV Web page also lists rare but possible side effects like insomnia and headaches, as well as serious problems seen in some people who take Toprol (such as chest pain).
Toprol-XL is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina symptoms, and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article explains how Toprol-XL works and discusses its specific uses, effects, and possible side effects.
There appear to be risks associated with taking Toprol-XL during pregnancy. This eMedTV article discusses Toprol-XL and pregnancy, including details about the effects the drug appeared to have when it was given to pregnant rats.
The starting Toprol-XL dosage for high blood pressure control often ranges from 25 mg to 100 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page also offers Toprol-XL dosing recommendations for the treatment of angina symptoms and congestive heart failure.
When certain drugs (such as Paxil, Tagamet, or Benadryl) are taken with Toprol-XL, interactions may occur. This eMedTV article discusses several drug interactions involving Toprol-XL and describes the effects of such interactions.
Toprol-XL Precautions and Warnings
Some warnings and precautions for Toprol-XL users concern the risks of stopping the medication abruptly. This eMedTV article discusses other Toprol-XL precautions and warnings, such as those involving taking the drug while pregnant.
Toprol-XL uses include the treatment of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and angina symptoms. This eMedTV segment discusses these Toprol-XL uses in more detail and also lists possible off-label uses for the medicine.
Torsemide is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at how torsemide works to reduce blood volume, and also covers potential side effects and dosing tips.
This eMedTV article explains that the recommended starting torsemide dosage for controlling high blood pressure is 5 mg once daily. This page also contains torsemide dosing suggestions for treating water retention and offers tips on taking the drug.
This eMedTV page discusses the roles that lifestyle changes (such as diet and physical activity) and medications play in treating high blood pressure. Treating high blood presure is a common misspelling and variation of high blood pressure treatment.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Verelan for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page takes a brief look at Verelan and provides a link to more detailed information on the drug. Veralan is a common misspelling of Verelan.
Verelan is prescribed to lower high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Verelan, providing information on how the drug works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.