Blood Pressure Articles A-Z
Effects of High Blood Pressure
The effects of high blood pressure are most often felt in the brain, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. This page on the eMedTV website describes the effects of high blood pressure on these vital organs in more detail.
Enalapril is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article explains how enalapril works and discusses its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Are enalapril and depression linked? As this eMedTV segment explains, it is often difficult to say for sure, but less than 1 percent of patients taking enalapril in clinical trials reported experiencing depression.
Data from clinical studies show that there appears to be no link between enalapril and dry eyes. This eMedTV Web page explains that dry eyes are not a side effect of enalapril and provides suggestions for finding relief from dry eyes.
In clinical studies, hair loss was reported in less than 1 percent of people taking enalapril. This eMedTV Web page examines the possible relationship between enalapril and hair loss, and explains how it is hard to know if the drug causes hair loss.
Less than 1 percent of people in clinical trials of enalapril experienced impotence. This eMedTV article looks at the possible link between enalapril and impotence, and explains that it is difficult to tell if enalapril is the cause of the condition.
Research on enalapril and pregnancy has shown that the drug poses serious risks to the unborn child. This eMedTV resource explains the risks associated with taking enalapril while pregnant and looks at recent studies on enalapril and pregnancy.
There does not seem to be a relationship between enalapril and weight gain. As this eMedTV Web page explains, if you are taking enalapril and experience a gradual weight gain, lifestyle changes involving diet and exercise may help.
One of the common side effects of taking enalapril is a cough. This eMedTV article explains how an "enalapril cough" (a dry chronic cough) develops in some people taking the medication.
The usual enalapril dose is 2.5 mg to 40 mg daily, depending on the condition it is being used to treat. This eMedTV page discusses enalapril dosage guidelines and lists factors that doctors consider when determining a patient's dose.
In the case of enalapril, drug interactions that may occur can involve diuretics, lithium, and NSAIDs. This eMedTV resource highlights some of the drug interactions that may occur with enalapril, such as those involving potassium-sparing medicine.
Enalapril Maleate is a generic form of Vasotec, a drug used to treat hypertension and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how Enalapril Maleate tablets work and provides information about side effects associated with them.
Enalapril medicine is used to lower blood pressure and treat symptoms of heart failure. This eMedTV segment discusses two forms of enalapril: Vasotec and Enalapril Maleate tablets.
Symptoms of an enalapril overdose may include lightheadedness, headache, and fainting. This eMedTV article explains how doctors treat people who overdose on enalapril, which in some cases may involve medications or "pumping the stomach."
Enalapril Precautions and Warnings
For users of enalapril, precautions and warnings include avoiding salt substitutes with potassium. This eMedTV page lists precautions and warnings for enalapril users, which also include possible negative interactions with diuretics.
Common enalapril side effects may include dizziness, cough, and headaches. As this eMedTV article explains, it is possible that more serious, but rare, side effects of enalapril can occur, such as unexplained swelling or infection.
Enalapril uses include the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This section of the eMedTV library discusses what enalapril is used for, including off-label uses, such as using it to treat kidney problems.
Enalapril (Vasotec) is a drug used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and other conditions. This eMedTV article describes how enalapril works and discusses some of its side effects. Enalipril is a common misspelling of enalapril.
Some of the most common enalapril side effects are dizziness and body weakness. This eMedTV Web page also explores some of the more serious side effects of the medication. Enalipril side effects is a common misspelling of enalapril side effects.
Enalapril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and other conditions. This eMedTV resource offers a brief description of enalapril and a link to more information. Enelapril is a common misspelling of enalapril.
Side effects of enalapril may include dizziness, fatigue, and headache. This eMedTV segment briefly discusses some enalapril side effects and offers a link to more information. Enelapril side effects is a common misspelling of enalapril side effects.
Esidrix is a medicine that is prescribed for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource further discusses Esidrix and its effects, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
Exercise and High Blood Pressure
This eMedTV segment discusses exercise and high blood pressure and includes a sample walking plan. Studies on the effects of exercise and high blood pressure show that exercise can lower blood pressure, regardless of the type, intensity, or duration.
Exercise and High Blood Pressure Reduction
This eMedTV page explains the link between exercise and high blood pressure reduction. For example, studies on exercise and high blood pressure reduction show that 30 minutes 3 days a week is enough exercise to bring about a drop in blood pressure.
Exforge is a medication that can be prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This article on the eMedTV site describes Exforge in more detail, explains how it works, and lists its possible side effects. Exford is a common misspelling of Exforge.
Exforge is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource briefly explains how Exforge works and offers information on its effects, possible side effects, and dosing. Exforg is a common misspelling of Exforge.
Exforge is a prescription drug that is used to control high blood pressure. This portion of the eMedTV library provides an overview of Exforge, including information on how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the medication.
It is not known whether it is safe for breastfeeding women to take Exforge. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Exforge and breastfeeding, and explains the possible risks involved.
Depression is a rare but possible side effect that has been reported with Exforge. This page from the eMedTV library discusses the link between Exforge and depression in more detail and explains how common the side effect is.
Exforge may potentially cause high potassium levels in the blood. This section of the eMedTV site offers more information on Exforge and high potassium, and explains the possible symptoms that may occur as a result of a potassium imbalance.
It is possible to develop impotence while taking a blood pressure medication like Exforge. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Exforge and impotence, and explains how likely it is to develop erectile dysfunction while taking the drug.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Exforge may be unsafe during pregnancy. In studies that looked at Exforge and pregnancy, the drug was shown to increase the risk of kidney failure, deformities, or developmental problems in fetuses.
Exforge dosing typically ranges from 5/160 mg to 10/320 mg. As this article on the eMedTV site explains, the recommended Exforge dosage varies depending on your previous dose of valsartan or amlodipine and the severity of your blood pressure.
Alcohol, digoxin, and triamterene may potentially interact with Exforge. As this eMedTV article explains, Exforge drug interactions may increase your risk of side effects. This article also lists other medicines that may interact with Exforge.
Common Exforge overdose symptoms may include lightheadedness, heart palpitations, and fainting. This part of the eMedTV archives lists other possible symptoms and describes the treatment options that are available for an Exforge overdose.
This eMedTV resource provides a list of Exforge side effects that are commonly reported, such as swelling, a sore throat, and dizziness. This page also outlines serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention (such as chest pain).
Exforge Tab -- Drug Information
Exforge is a prescription medicine used for treating high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the drug. Information includes its side effects, warnings, drug interactions, dosing, and uses.
Exforge relaxes the blood vessels and is used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV page covers Exforge uses in more detail and explains how the drug can lower the risk of health conditions related to long-term high blood pressure.
Exforge Warnings and Precautions
Before taking Exforge, let your doctor know if you have heart disease, liver disease, or any allergies. This eMedTV article contains more Exforge warnings and precautions, and lists potential side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.
Facts About High Blood Pressure
While fats and high blood pressure are not directly related, too much fat in one's diet may lead to risk factors for developing high blood pressure. This eMedTV article discusses the relationship between fats and high blood pressure.
Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
As this eMedTV article explains, combining foods that lower blood pressure can have the same effect as blood pressure medicine. The DASH diet contains foods that lower blood pressure, such as whole grains, fish, and vegetables.
This eMedTV page explains that fosinopril is a drug used to control high blood pressure and relieve symptoms of congestive heart failure in people who are six years of age or older. This page also covers dosing guidelines and potential side effects.
This eMedTV resource discusses fosinopril and dry eyes. This article explains that extensive clinical studies have shown that dry eyes are not a common or rare side effect of fosinopril. This Web page also gives some suggestions for dry eye relief.
This eMedTV segment explores fosinopril and pregnancy. As this page explains, fosinopril is usually not recommended during pregnancy because it can potentially cause fetal problems such as developmental problems with the lungs.
This eMedTV article explains that in clinical trials, gradual weight gain was reported in less than 1 percent of the people who were taking fosinopril for congestive heart failure. This page offers an overview of fosinopril and weight gain.